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perihelion
noun
periapsis in solar orbit; the point in the orbit of a planet or comet where it is nearest to the sun
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 10
- Starts with
- P
- Ends with
- N
- Contains
- ERIHELIO
- Scrabble score
- 15
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˌpɛ.ɹɪˈhiː.lɪ.ən
Meaning
Definitions
noun
periapsis in solar orbit; the point in the orbit of a planet or comet where it is nearest to the sun
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