apex#1 (n)
solar apex (n)
apex of the sun's way (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 15
def the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars
Outgoing links
Hypernym celestial point
Part holonym celestial sphere, sphere, empyrean, firmament, heavens, vault of heaven, welkin
Derivationally related form apex → apical
Antonym apex → antapex
Incoming links
Derivationally related form apical → apex
Antonym antapex → apex
Hyponym celestial point
Part meronym celestial sphere, sphere, empyrean, firmament, heavens, vault of heaven, welkin

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