Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The supreme god in Roman mythology: Jove is the chief deity of the Roman pantheon, identified with the Greek god Zeus. He is the god of the sky and thunder, and the king of the gods.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The ancient Romans prayed to Jove for victory.
  • In Roman mythology, Jove wielded the thunderbolt.

Advanced Usage

• "by Jove!": An archaic exclamation expressing surprise, emphasis, or affirmation.
  • By Jove, I think you've solved it!

Variants and Related Words

• Jovian (adj): Pertaining to the god Jove or the planet Jupiter.
  • The temple had a Jovian statue.

Synonyms

• Jupiter: The Latin name for the same deity.
• Zeus: The Greek counterpart.

Notes on Different Meanings

• The word Jove is used almost exclusively in historical, mythological, or literary contexts. In modern exclamations ("by Jove!"), it is a fossilized expression with no literal religious meaning.

Noun

1. (Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus