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