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perihelium

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

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aphelion comet nearest opposed orbit planet point sun ant

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perihelia perihelion

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perigone perigonia perigonium perigord pie perigraph perigynia perigynium perigynous perijove perikrone peril periled periling

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