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Webster 1913 Edition


Circumjovial

Cirˊcum-jo′vi-al

,
Noun.
[Pref.
circum-
+ L.
Jupiter
, gen.
Jovis
, Jove.]
One of the moons or satellites of the planet Jupiter.
[Obs.]
Derham.

Definition 2024


circumjovial

circumjovial

English

Adjective

circumjovial (not comparable)

  1. (astronomy, obsolete) In orbit around the planet Jupiter.

Noun

circumjovial (plural circumjovials)

  1. (astronomy, obsolete) Any of the moons or satellites of the planet Jupiter.
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