perilune

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Synonyms: demilune, plenilune, perine, semilune, perigone, perique, pericline, periling, perylene, perilunes

Antonyms: demilune, plenilune, perine, semilune, perigone, perique, pericline, periling, perylene, perilunes

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|astronomy}} The [[point]] of an [[ellipse|elliptical]] [[lunar]] [[orbit]] where the [[distance]] between the satellite and the Moon is at its [[minimum]].

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