"short-period comet" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: short-period comets [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} short-period comet (plural short-period comets)
  1. (astronomy) Any periodic comet with an orbital period of less than 200 years. Categories (topical): Astronomy Synonyms: short period comet
    Sense id: en-short-period_comet-en-noun-1NxKUFjR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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