ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Perigean

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Perigean is an adjective meaning (astronomy) Pertaining to the perigee.

Meaning

(astronomy) Pertaining to the perigee.

Example Sentences

perigean low water
perigean high water
The perigean tides are the spring tides that occur soon after the Moon passes its perigee.

Synonyms for perigean

Depending on context, synonyms include perigeal.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tides, perigeal, perihelic, perihelial, apogeic, perigynial.

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