Definition of Perihelion

1. Noun. Periapsis in solar orbit; the point in the orbit of a planet or comet where it is nearest to the sun.

Generic synonyms: Periapsis, Point Of Periapsis
Antonyms: Aphelion

Definition of Perihelion

1. n. That point of the orbit of a planet or comet which is nearest to the sun; -- opposed to aphelion.

Definition of Perihelion

1. [n -LIA]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Perihelion

perigon
perigonal
perigone
perigone
perigones
perigonium
perigons
perigraph
perigynies
perigynium
perigynous
perigynous
perigyny
perihelia
perihelial
perihelion (current term)
perihelium
perihepatic
perihepatitis
perihernial
perihypoglossal nuclei
perijejunitis
perijove
perikarya
perikaryal
perikaryon
perikaryon
perikeratic
perikymata
peril

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