PERIGEE


Meaning of PERIGEE in English

n. the point in a celestial body's orbit where it is nearest the earth (opp. APOGEE). perigean adj.

[ F périgée f. mod.L f. Gk perigeion round the earth (as PERI-, ge earth) ]

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