About The Word Perihelion
Learn about the word Perihelion to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Perihelion definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.
Perihelion
| Perihelion Definition And Meaning |
|---|
What's The Definition Of Perihelion?
[n] periapsis in solar orbit; the point in the orbit of a planet or comet where it is nearest to the sun
Synonyms | Synonyms for Perihelion: Related Terms | Find terms related to Perihelion: See Also | periapsis | point of periapsis Perihelion In Webster's Dictionary \Per`i*hel"ion\, Perihelium \Per`i*he"li*um\, n.; pl.
{Perihelia}. [NL., fr. Gr. ? about, near + ? the sun.]
(Astron.)
That point of the orbit of a planet or comet which is nearest
to the sun; -- opposed to {aphelion}.
|
More Crossword Puzzle Words
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Cross Word Of The Day
- Load-shedding ‐ cutting off the electric current on certain lines when the demand…
- Hydrokinetic ‐ relating to fluids in motion or the forces that produce or affect…
- Partial ‐ being or affecting only a part; not total; "a partial description…
- Profanely ‐ in an irreverent or profane manner; "he kept wondering profanely…
- Tanzanian ‐ a native or inhabitant of Tanzania [adj] of or relating to the…
- Antipodean ‐ relating to the antipodes or situated at opposite sides of the…
- Single-rotor helicopter ‐ a helicopter having a…
- Nobble ‐ disable by drugging, as of a race horse [v] of people [v] make…
- Keaton ‐ United States comedian and actor in silent films noted for his…
- Idealization ‐ a portrayal of something as ideal; "the idealization of rural…