Perigean

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to the perigee. not-comparable

    "The perigean tides are the spring tides that occur soon after the Moon passes its perigee."

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perigeal

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"The perigean tides are the spring tides that occur soon after the Moon passes its perigee."

Etymology

From perigee + -an?

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