jupiter
n. uncountablen. the largest planet in our solar system, known for its red spot and many moons.
n. the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest in the solar system, classified as a gas giant.
Jupiter is much larger than the Earth.
Astronomers use powerful telescopes to study the colorful bands of clouds that surround Jupiter.
The immense gravitational pull of Jupiter plays a crucial role in the solar system by attracting or redirecting many comets and asteroids that might otherwise impact the inner planets.
From Latin Iūpiter (“father Jove”), from Proto-Italic djous patēr (literally “sky father”) (cognate with Ancient Greek Ζεῦ πάτερ (Zeû páter, “father Zeus”)), from djous (“day, sky”) + patēr (“father”), from Proto-Indo-European dyḗws (literally “the bright one”), from dyew- (“to be bright, day sky”), and ph₂tḗr (“father”). Doublet of Dyaus Pita.
When referring to the planet, it is a proper noun and must be capitalized.