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Himalia

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Hi·ma·lia  (h-mäly)
n.
A satellite of Jupiter.
[Greek, name of a nymph who bore three sons of Zeus, probably from himalia, abundance of wheat-meal, from feminine of himalios, abundant.]
Himalia [hɪˈmɑːlɪə]
n
(Astronomy) Astronomy a satellite of Jupiter in an intermediate orbit


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For instance, Jupiter's Himalia and few other irregulars orbiting the giant planet have colors and orbital characteristics similar to those of the Hilda group of asteroids, which lies in the outer part of the asteroid belt.
Moonopolies: the solar system's outer planets host a multitude of ... by Cowen, Ron / Science News
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