Definition of PERICYNTHION

pericynthion

Meanings

Plural: pericynthions

Noun

  • The point in an elliptical orbit around the moon that passes closest to the moon.

Origin / Etymology

From peri- + Cynthia (“Artemis, the Moon”) + -ion, from Ancient Greek περι- (peri-) + Κυνθία (Kunthía, “Artemis”). Compare perihelion, periastron.

Scrabble Score: 22

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Words With Friends Score: 0

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