perihelion (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 15
def periapsis in solar orbit
def the point in the orbit of a planet or comet where it is nearest to the sun
Outgoing links
Hypernym periapsis, point of periapsis
Antonym perihelion → aphelion
Incoming links
Antonym aphelion → perihelion
Hyponym periapsis, point of periapsis

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