Definition of Perihilion

Definition of Perihilion

Perihelion, the point on the orbit of a planet or comet nearest the sun.

- Wikipedia

{ Per`i*hel"ion (?), Per`i*he"li*um (?), } n.; pl. Perihelia (#). [NL., fr. Gr. &?; about, near + &?; the sun.] (Astron.) That point of the orbit of a planet or comet which is nearest to the sun; -- opposed to aphelion.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

the point in the elliptical orbit of a planet or comet etc where it is nearest to the sun

- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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