Amalthean

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/æməlˈθiːən/

adjective

Of or relating to Amalthea or Amaltheia, foster-mother of Zeus, in Greek mythology.

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Meanings

adjective
  1. Greekhuman sciencesOf or relating to Amalthea or Amaltheia, foster-mother of Zeus, in Greek mythology.
  2. astronomyOf or relating to the Jovian moon named for Amalthea.
nounAmalthean (plural Amaltheans)

plural Amaltheans

  1. literatureA native or inhabitant of Amalthea.

Origin

From Amalthea + -n.

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APA

Amalthean. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Amalthean

MLA

“Amalthean.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Amalthean. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Amalthean,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Amalthean.

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