An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

One of the 28 divisions of the sky, identified by the prominent stars in them, that the Moon passes through during its monthly cycle, as used in ancient Chinese, Hindu, and Arab astronomy/astrology.

Etymology (EN): From O.Fr. mansion, from L. mansionem (nom. mansio) “a staying, a remaining, night quarters, station,” from manere “to stay, abide” (Fr. maison, ménage; E. manor, mansion, permanent); cf. Pers. mân “house, home,” mândan “to remain, stay, relinquish, leave;” Mid.Pers. mândan “to remain, stay;” O.Pers. mān- “to remain, dwell;” Av. man- “to remain, dwell; to wait;” Gk. menein “to remain;” PIE base *men- “to remain, wait for.”

Etymology (PE): Manzel, from Ar. “dwelling, habitation, mansion.”