Camelopardalis

noun

Ca·​mel·​o·​par·​da·​lis kə-ˌme-lə-ˈpär-də-ləs How to pronounce Camelopardalis (audio)
: a northern constellation between Cassiopeia and Ursa Major

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An artist's concept of Z Camelopardalis (Z Cam), a stellar system similar to SS Cygni. Bill Andrews, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2013

Word History

Etymology

Latin (genitive Camelopardalis), camelopard

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Camelopardalis was in 1836

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“Camelopardalis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Camelopardalis. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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Camelopardalis

noun
Ca·​mel·​o·​par·​da·​lis kə-ˌmel-ə-ˈpärd-ᵊl-əs How to pronounce Camelopardalis (audio)
: a northern group of stars between Cassiopeia and Ursa Major

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