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jupiter

English

(wikipedia Jupiter)

Proper noun

(en proper noun)
  • (astronomy) The fifth and by far the largest planet in the Solar System, a gas giant, represented by the symbol in astronomy. Jupiter is known for its Great Red Spot and many moons including the Galilean moons.
  • (Roman god) The King of the Gods, also called Jove. Equivalent to the Greek Zeus, Jupiter was one of the children of Saturn.

    • Usage notes

    The planet Jupiter takes the adjectival form Jovian'', and not *''Jupiterian''. The planet's demonym is also ''Jovian .

    See also

    * * (wikipedia "Jupiter") * English eponyms ----

    europa

    English

    (wikipedia Europa)

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • (Greek mythology) A Phoenician princess abducted to Crete by Zeus.
  • (astronomy) A moon of Jupiter.
  • (astronomy) Short for , a main belt asteroid; not to be confused with the Jovian moon.

    • Derived terms

    * Europan