Cephei
|Ce-phei|
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/ˈsiːfaɪ/
constellation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Cephei' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Cepheus', which was derived from the Greek 'Κηφεύς', referring to the mythological king Cepheus.
Historical Evolution
'Κηφεύς' transformed into the Latin word 'Cepheus', and eventually became the modern English word 'Cephei'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the mythological king, but over time it evolved into its current meaning as a constellation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a constellation in the northern sky, named after the mythological king Cepheus.
Cephei is visible in the northern hemisphere.
Last updated: 2025/07/07 07:39