Definition of Camelopardalis in English:
Camelopardalis
proper nounkəˌmɛlə(ʊ)ˈpɑːd(ə)lɪskəˌmeləˈpärdələs
Astronomy 1A large but inconspicuous northern constellation (the Giraffe), between the Pole Star and Perseus.
- 1.1as genitive Camelopardalis /kəmɛləˈpɑːd(ə)lɪs/ Used with preceding letter or numeral to designate a star in the constellation Camelopardalis.
the star Alpha Camelopardalis
Origin
Via Latin from Greek kamēlopardalis (see camelopard).
Definition of Camelopardalis in US English:
Camelopardalis
proper nounkəˌmeləˈpärdələs
Astronomy 1A large but inconspicuous northern constellation (the Giraffe), between Polaris and Perseus.
- 1.1as genitive Camelopardalis Used with preceding letter or numeral to designate a star in the constellation Camelopardalis.
the star Alpha Camelopardalis
Origin
Via Latin from Greek kamēlopardalis (see camelopard).