Jo·vi·an 1 (j  v - n) Originally Flavius Jovianus. a.d. 331?-364. Emperor of Rome (363-364). He made peace with the Persians by giving up all Roman territories beyond the Tigris River. |
| Jo·vi·an 2 (jv-n) adj. 1. Roman Mythology Of, relating to, or resembling Jupiter. 2. Of, relating to, or resembling the planet Jupiter. |
Jovian1
adj
1. (Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) of or relating to the god Jove (Jupiter)
2. (Astronomy) of, occurring on, or relating to the planet Jupiter
3. (Astronomy) of or relating to the giant planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune the Jovian planets
[from Old Latin Jovis Jupiter]
Jovian2
n
(Biographies / Jovian (?331-364) M, Roman, POLITICS: hereditary ruler) full name Flavius Claudius Jovianus. ?331-364 ad, Roman emperor (363-64): he made peace with Persia, relinquishing Roman provinces beyond the Tigris, and restored privileges to the Christians
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | Jovian - of or pertaining to or characteristic of or resembling the planet Jupiter; "Jovian satellites" |
| 2. | Jovian - of or pertaining to or befitting the Roman deity Jupiter; "Jovian thunderbolts"; "Jovian wrath" |
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