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noun
An astronomical object in direct orbit around the Sun that is not a planet or a comet.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences
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noun
any of numerous small celestial bodies that move around the sun
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: planetoid
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: celestial body, heavenly body
Narrower terms: asteroid, Kuiper belt object, KBO, Quaoar, Sedna
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Across languages
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