damocloid

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|astronomy}} An [[asteroid]] (such as 5335 Damocles) that exhibits [[long-period]], highly [[eccentric]] [[orbit]]s typical of [[periodic comet]]s without showing a [[coma]].

Adjective

1. {{lb|en|astronomy}} Of or relating to a [[#Noun|Damocloid]] [[asteroid]].

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