word
perihelion
peh-rih-HEE-lee-on
ˌpɛrɪˈhiːliɔnListen
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Syllable breakdown
perihelion
Dictionary meaning
The point in the orbit of a planet or other body where it is closest to the Sun.
Examples
- Earth reaches perihelion in January, making northern winters slightly milder.
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