perigean
Pertaining to the perigeePertaining to the perigee.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Pertaining to the perigee.
The perigean tides are the spring tides that occur soon after the Moon passes its perigee.
perigean high water
Origin
From perigee + -an?From perigee + -an?
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