Cetus

/ˈsiːtəs/ noun

In astronomy, a large constellation in the southern sky representing a sea monster or whale in ancient mythology.

From Latin 'cetus,' derived from Greek 'ketos' meaning whale or sea monster, naming the constellation after the mythological creature.

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