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That point of the orbit of a planet or comet which is nearest to the sun; -- opposed to aphelion.

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  1. n. That point of the orbit of a planet or comet which is nearest to the sun; -- opposed to aphelion.
  2. That point of the orbit of a planet or comet which is nearest to the sun; -- opposed to Ant: aphelion.