Small Celestial Body Moving Around The Sun

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Updated: October 13, 2023

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noun • any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter) adjective satellite • shaped like a star
	35%	12		It is derived from the Greek word 'peri', meaning 'near', and 'cynthion', which refers to the point on the celestial sphere towards which the moon or any other celestial body appears to be moving.
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	33%	8		Referring to a celestial body that orbits the sun and develops a bright tail when near the sun
adjective • of or relating to or resembling a comet

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