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perigean

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Pertaining to the perigee.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

Examples

  • The perigean tides are the spring tides that occur soon after the Moon passes its perigee.
  • perigean high water
  • perigean low water

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: perigeal

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From perigee + -an?