Definition of EPHEMERIS

ephemeris

Meanings

Plural: ephemerides, ephemerises

Noun

  • an annual publication containing astronomical tables that give the positions of the celestial bodies throughout the year
  • A journal or diary.
  • A table giving the apparent position of celestial bodies throughout the year; normally given as right ascension and declination.
  • Computer software that calculates the apparent position of celestial bodies.

Origin / Etymology

From New Latin ephēmeris, from Ancient Greek ἐφημερίς (ephēmerís, “diary, calendar”), from ἐφήμερος (ephḗmeros, “daily”).

Synonyms

almanac

Scrabble Score: 16

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Words With Friends Score: 17

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