"perigean" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From perigee + -an? Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|perigee|an}} perigee + -an Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} perigean (not comparable)
  1. (astronomy) Pertaining to the perigee. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Astronomy Synonyms: perigeal
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