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perihelion

Perihelion (noun) means the point in the elliptical orbit of a comet, planet, etc., where it is nearest to the Sun.

noun
1
The point in the elliptical orbit of a comet, planet, etc., where it is nearest to the Sun.
2
The highest point or state; the peak, zenith.
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Etymology

PIE word *sóh₂wl̥ From perihelium (“perihelion”) (obsolete) + -ion (suffix used for other names of apsides). Perihelium is borrowed from Late Latin perihelium, from Ancient Greek περι- (peri-, “around; surrounding”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *per- (“before, in front; first”)) + ἥλιος (hḗlios, “sun”) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *sóh₂wl̥ (“sun”)), which was modelled after perigeum (“point in an orbit about the Earth that is closest to the Earth, perigee”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of perihelion?

"perihelion" (noun) means the point in the elliptical orbit of a comet, planet, etc., where it is nearest to the Sun.

What are the different meanings of perihelion?

"perihelion" has 2 main meanings: 1. The point in the elliptical orbit of a comet, planet, etc., where it is nearest to the Sun; 2. The highest point or state; the peak, zenith.

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