English Explanatory Dictionary

Amalthean

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to Amalthea or Amaltheia, foster-mother of Zeus, in Greek mythology.
  2. Of or relating to the Jovian moon named for Amalthea.
noun
  1. A native or inhabitant of Amalthea.

Pronunciation

/æməlˈθiːən/

Word forms

Amalthean Amaltheans

Etymology

From Amalthea + -n.

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