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Amaltheian

/æməlˈθiːən/

Amaltheian is the alternative form of Amalthean.

Meaning of Amalthean

Adjective

Amalthean

  1. (Greek) 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.

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Questions about Amaltheian

What is Amaltheian the alternative form of?
Amaltheian is the alternative form of Amalthean.
How do you pronounce Amaltheian?
Amaltheian is pronounced /æməlˈθiːən/.

Words near Amaltheian in the dictionary

  1. amalthea
  2. Amalthea's horn
  3. Amalthean
  4. Amaltheans
  5. Amaltheia
  6. Amaltheian
  7. amaltheid
  8. amaltheids
  9. Amalung
  10. Amalungs
  11. amamau

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