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jupiter

noun

Simple meaning

The largest planet and the 5th from the sun.

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ˈdʒupətɚ

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Definition

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noun

  1. 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.

  2. astronomy

    The largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky

  3. informal

    The largest or most prominent member of a group.

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

  5. A number of places in the United States

  6. A summer resort on the Black Sea in Romania.

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