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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   Several characters, most notably a Phoenician princess abducted to Crete by Zeus. Greek
2. 2
   A moon in Jupiter.
3. 3
   52 Europa, a main belt asteroid; not to be confused with the Jovian moon.

Example

More examples

"The four Galilean moons are called: Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto."

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Εὐρώπη (Eurṓpē), a character name in Greek mythology. Doublet of Europe.

Related phrases

Europa Point

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