europa
IPA: jʊrˈoʊpʌ
Root Word: Europa
noun
- (Greek mythology) Several characters, most notably a Phoenician princess abducted to Crete by Zeus.
- (astronomy) A moon of Jupiter.
- (astronomy) 52 Europa, a main belt asteroid; not to be confused with the Jovian moon.
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Examples of "europa" in Sentences
- Europa is one of Jupiter's largest moons and is covered in a thick layer of ice
- Scientists believe there may be a subsurface ocean on Europa, potentially harboring life
- The Galileo spacecraft captured stunning images of Europa's icy surface during its mission
- Europa's unique geology, with its icy crust and potential liquid water beneath, has fascinated researchers for years
- Europa's smooth plains and fractured surface suggest constant change and activity on the moon
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