jupiter

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English

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Etymology

Decapitalization, from planet Jupiter. From being a planet like Jupiter.

Noun

jupiter (plural jupiters)

  1. A class of planets that are similar in mass to Jupiter.

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Middle English

Noun

jupiter (uncountable)

  1. Alternative form of jubiter

Polish

Etymology

Borrowed from German Jupiterlampe.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /juˈpi.tɛr/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -itɛr
  • Syllabification: ju‧pi‧ter
  • Homophone: Jupiter

Noun

jupiter m inan

  1. spotlight (bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage)
    Hypernym: reflektor

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Further reading

  • jupiter in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • jupiter in Polish dictionaries at PWN