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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

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Word length
10
Starts with
P
Ends with
N
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
15

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Pronunciation

ˌpɛ.ɹɪˈhiː.lɪ.ən

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noun

  1. 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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