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Jupiter

Ju·pi·ter [ jpitər ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. Roman god: in Roman mythology, the king of the gods.
Greek equivalent  Zeus


2. largest planet: the largest planet in the solar system, fifth in order from the Sun

[12th century. < Latin< Jov- "Jove" + pater "father"]
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