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Callisto

kuh-LIHS-toh
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Callisto (name) means a nymph of Artemis in Greek mythology, also the name of one of Jupiter's largest moons. Example: “Callisto is one of the four large Galilean moons of Jupiter.”

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A nymph of Artemis in Greek mythology, also the name of one of Jupiter's largest moons.
"Callisto is one of the four large Galilean moons of Jupiter."
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Etymology

From Ancient Greek Καλλιστώ (Kallistṓ).

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Callisto” mean?
The word “Callisto” means a nymph of Artemis in Greek mythology, also the name of one of Jupiter's largest moons.
How do you pronounce “Callisto”?
“Callisto” is pronounced kuh-LIHS-toh (/kəˈlɪs.toʊ̯/ in IPA).
How do you use “Callisto” in a sentence?
Here is “Callisto” used in a sentence: “Callisto is one of the four large Galilean moons of Jupiter.”
What part of speech is “Callisto”?
“Callisto” is a name.
Where does the word “Callisto” come from?
The word “Callisto” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Καλλιστώ (Kallistṓ).

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