Au|ri|ga

Au|ri|ga « RY guh», noun, genitive Au|ri|gae.

a large northern constellation between Perseus and Gemini, the Charioteer or Wagoner. Auriga is supposed to represent a charioteer kneeling in his chariot.

╂[< Latin aurīga (literally) charioteer < aureae bit, bridle + -iga driver < agere to drive]