europa

/ˈjuːrɒpə/

Definitions

1. proper noun

a moon of Jupiter, discovered in 1610, known for its icy surface and possible subsurface ocean.

“The spacecraft flew by Europa, one of Jupiter’s fascinating moons.”

2. noun

a female given name of European origin.

“Her name is Europa, a beautiful and elegant woman from Greece.”

Synonyms

  • moon
  • satellite

Antonyms

  • earth
  • terrestrial