amalthean

/AH0 M AO1 L T IY1 AH0 N/
adjective
  1. 1

    (Greek mythology) Of or relating to Amalthea or Amaltheia, foster-mother of Zeus, in Greek mythology.

  2. 2

    (astronomy) Of or relating to the Jovian moon named for Amalthea.

noun
  1. 1

    (science fiction) A native or inhabitant of Amalthea.