jupiter

UK /ˈd͡ʒupɪtɚ/ US /ˈd͡ʒupɪtɚ/
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name

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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.

The arrival of the new prefixes means the Earth can now be said to weigh six ronnagrams, and Jupiter about two quettagrams.

Ancient peoples, without telescopes, would have no knowledge that Jupiter is the largest and most majestic planet—it would only be a point of light in the sky. How then did this planet come to be named for the mythological ruler of the gods?[…] The fact that the planet Jupiter, named for the ruling Roman god, is the most massive planet is simply a coincidence.

2

The King of the Gods, also called Jove. Equivalent to the Greek Zeus, Jupiter was one of the children of Saturn. As supreme god of the Roman pantheon, Jupiter was the god of thunder, lightning, and storms, and appropriately called the god o

3

The largest or most prominent member of a group.

Brazil could be considered the Jupiter of South America.

Jupiter became the nickname of John Pierpont Morgan in late 19th century finance.

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A number of places in the United States:

5

A number of places in the United States:

But there’s also a burgeoning food scene in downtown Palm Beach that’s drawing Floridians from Jupiter to Boca.

noun

1

Azure (blue), in the postmedieval practice of blazoning the tinctures of certain sovereigns' (especially British monarchs') coats as planets.

5. Jupiter, a Mace of Majestry in Bend Sol.

George [...] 2d. Jupiter, three Fleurs de Lis Sol, for the Arms of France. 3d. Jupiter, an Irish Harp Sol, stringed Luna, for Ireland.

2

Alternative spelling of jupiter.

3

Tin.

noun

1

A class of planets that are similar in mass to Jupiter.

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