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Jove

noun \ˈjōv\

Definition of JOVE

:  jupiter —often used interjectionally to express surprise or agreement especially in the phrase by Jove
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Origin of JOVE

Latin Jov-, Juppiter
First Known Use: 14th century

Other Mythology and Folklore Terms

elysian, fay, muse, nimbus, phoenix

Rhymes with JOVE

clove, cove, drove, fauve, grove, mauve, rove, stove, trove

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6 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. Jove
  2. Jove's-beard
  3. Jove's-flower
  4. Jove's-fruit
  5. bird of Jove
  6. flower of Jove
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