perigean

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English

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Etymology

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From perigee +‎ -an?

Adjective

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perigean (not comparable)

  1. (astronomy) Pertaining to the perigee.
    Synonym: perigeal
    The perigean tides are the spring tides that occur soon after the Moon passes its perigee.
    perigean high water
    perigean low water

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