Perilune

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The point of an elliptical lunar orbit where the distance between the satellite and the Moon is at its minimum.
  2. 2
    periapsis in orbit around the moon wordnet

Synonyms

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periseleneperiselenepericynthionpericynthion

Etymology

From peri- + Latin lūna (“moon”).

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