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Jovian
1[ joh-vee-uhn ]
noun
- Flavius Claudius Jovianus, a.d. 331?–364, Roman emperor 363–364.
Jovian
2[ joh-vee-uhn ]
adjective
- of or relating to the Roman god Jupiter.
- of or relating to the planet Jupiter.
Jovian
1/ ˈdʒəʊvɪən /
adjective
- of or relating to the god Jove (Jupiter)
- of, occurring on, or relating to the planet Jupiter
- of or relating to the giant planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
the Jovian planets
Jovian
2/ ˈdʒəʊvɪən /
noun
- Jovian?331364MRomanPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 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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Other Words From
- Jovi·an·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Jovian1
C16: from Old Latin Jovis Jupiter
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Example Sentences
The same illustration will bring out the contrast between the Jovian system and our earth system.
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With one mighty heave he tore the Jovian's mouth from his shoulder although the flesh was torn and lacerated by the action.
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The Jovian guards who were nearest whirled about and raised the black tubes threateningly.
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There are two Jovian ships kept on the Earth, ready for instant flight to Jupiter.
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Lura stared with horror at the huge Jovian and shrank back from his sensual gaze.
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