europa
nounUK /jʊˈrəʊpə/
US /jʊˈroʊpə/
Europa is a large moon that goes around the planet Jupiter.
Scientists think there might be a deep ocean under the ice on Europa.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Europa is an old name for the continent of Europe.
In ancient Greek stories, Europa was a princess who gave her name to Europe.
3. Europa is a figure from Greek mythology, a princess loved by the god Zeus.
The myth of Europa tells how Zeus carried her away across the sea.
4. Europa is a small asteroid in the main asteroid belt.
Astronomers named the asteroid Europa after the mythical princess.