"supercomet" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: supercomets [plural]
Etymology: From super- + comet. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|comet}} super- + comet Head templates: {{en-noun}} supercomet (plural supercomets)
  1. (rare, astronomy) A giant comet. Tags: rare Categories (topical): Astronomy Synonyms: super-comet

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