Coma Berenices
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Co·ma Ber·e·ni·ces

noun \ˈkō-mə-ˌber-ə-ˈnī-(ˌ)sēz\

Definition of COMA BERENICES

: a constellation north of Virgo and between Boötes and Leo

Origin of COMA BERENICES

Latin (genitive Comae Berenices), literally, Berenice's hair
First Known Use: 1616

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