perihelion
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perihelion (plural perihelia)
- (astronomy) The point in the elliptical orbit of a planet or comet etc where it is nearest to the sun.
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point where the planet or comet is nearest to the sun
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[edit] Noun
perihelion
- accusative singular of perihelio