Amalthean

English

Etymology

From Amalthea +‎ -n.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /æməlˈθiːən/

Adjective

Amalthean

  1. (Greek mythology) Of or relating to Amalthea or Amaltheia, foster-mother of Zeus, in Greek mythology.
  2. (astronomy) Of or relating to the Jovian moon named for Amalthea.

Noun

Amalthean (plural Amaltheans)

  1. (science fiction) A native or inhabitant of Amalthea.
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