Jovian

1
[ joh-vee-uhn ]

noun
  1. Flavius Claudius Jovianus, a.d. 331?–364, Roman emperor 363–364.

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Other definitions for Jovian (2 of 2)

Jovian2
[ joh-vee-uhn ]

adjective
  1. of or relating to the Roman god Jupiter.

  2. of or relating to the planet Jupiter.

Origin of Jovian

2
1520–30; <Latin Jov- (see Jove) + -ian

Other words from Jovian

  • Jo·vi·an·ly, adverb

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How to use Jovian in a sentence

  • The same illustration will bring out the contrast between the Jovian system and our earth system.

    Time and Tide | Robert S. (Robert Stawell) Ball
  • With one mighty heave he tore the Jovian's mouth from his shoulder although the flesh was torn and lacerated by the action.

    Giants on the Earth | Sterner St. Paul Meek
  • The Jovian guards who were nearest whirled about and raised the black tubes threateningly.

    Giants on the Earth | Sterner St. Paul Meek
  • There are two Jovian ships kept on the Earth, ready for instant flight to Jupiter.

    Giants on the Earth | Sterner St. Paul Meek
  • Lura stared with horror at the huge Jovian and shrank back from his sensual gaze.

    Giants on the Earth | Sterner St. Paul Meek

British Dictionary definitions for Jovian (1 of 2)

Jovian1

/ (ˈdʒəʊvɪən) /


adjective
  1. of or relating to the god Jove (Jupiter)

  2. of, occurring on, or relating to the planet Jupiter

  1. of or relating to the giant planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune: the Jovian planets

Origin of Jovian

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C16: from Old Latin Jovis Jupiter

British Dictionary definitions for Jovian (2 of 2)

Jovian2

/ (ˈdʒəʊvɪən) /


noun
  1. full name Flavius Claudius Jovianus. ?331–364 ad, Roman emperor (363–64): he made peace with Persia, relinquishing Roman provinces beyond the Tigris, and restored privileges to the Christians

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