Cepheus

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsiːfi.É™s/, /ˈsiːfjuːs/

Origin

From Ancient Greek Κηφεύς

Full definition of Cepheus

Proper noun

1. (Greek mythology) Husband of Cassiopeia, king of Eritrea, father of Andromeda. There may be two mythical kings by this name.
2. (constellation) A circumpolar constellation of the northern sky, located between Draco and Cassiopeia and representing the king Cepheus from Greek myth.

Derived terms

• Cephei
• cepheid