The orbit around Sirius is elliptical.
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Elliptical
/ɪˈlɪp.tɪ.kəl/
Synonyms for "elliptical" (91 found)
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5 entrieselliptical contourelliptical curveelliptical galaxyelliptical orbitelliptical shape
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14 total sentences available.
Sirius has an elliptical orbit.
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Our solar system is elliptical in shape. That means it is shaped like an egg.
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Our solar system has an elliptical shape and is part of a galaxy known as the Milky Way.
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