pericynthion
pericynthion · pericynthions
The point in an elliptical orbit around the moon that passes closest to the moonThe point in an elliptical orbit around the moon that passes closest to the moon.
Meaning
1 sensesThe point in an elliptical orbit around the moon that passes closest to the moon.
Origin
From peri- + Cynthia (“Artemis, the Moon”) + -ion, from Ancient Greek περι- (peri-) + ΚυνθFrom peri- + Cynthia (“Artemis, the Moon”) + -ion, from Ancient Greek περι- (peri-) + Κυνθία (Kunthía, “Artemis”). Compare perihelion, periastron.
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Forms
plural: pericynthions| Singular | pericynthion |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedperiapsis