CASSIOPEIA, kas-i-[=o]-p[=e]'ya, _n._ a constellation in the northern
hemisphere, near the North Pole, named after the mother of Andromeda in
Greek mythology.
CASSITERITE, ka-sit'e-r[=i]t, _n._ a brown native tin dioxide. [L.
_cassiterum_--Gr. _kassiteros_, tin.]
CASSOCK, kas'ok, _n._ a long loose black robe or outer coat, formerly in
common wear, but now worn only by clergy and choristers: a shorter garment,
usually of black silk, worn under the Geneva gown by Scotch
ministers.--_adj._ CASS'OCKED. [Fr. _casaque_--It. _casacca_, prob. from L.
_casa_, a cottage, a covering. Some explain Fr. _casaque_, _casaquin_, It.
_casacchino_, as from Ar. _kaz[=a]yand_, a padded jerkin.]
CASSOLETTE, kas'[=o]-let, _n._ a censer: a perfume-box with perforated lid.
[Fr.,--Sp. _cazoleta_--_cazo_, a saucepan.]