major-planet

ma·jor-plan·et

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mey-jer plan-it]
- /ˈmeɪ dʒər ˈplæn ɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mey-jer plan-it]
- /ˈmeɪ dʒər ˈplæn ɪt/

Definitions of major-planet word

noun major-planet Astronomy. Also called major planet. any of the eight large heavenly bodies revolving about the sun and shining by reflected light: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, or Neptune, in the order of their proximity to the sun. Until 2006, Pluto was classified as a planet ninth in order from the sun; it has been reclassified as a dwarf planet. a similar body revolving about a star other than the sun. (formerly) a celestial body moving in the sky, as distinguished from a fixed star, applied also to the sun and moon. 1
noun major-planet Astrology. the sun, moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, or Pluto: considered sources of energy or consciousness in the interpretation of horoscopes. 1

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Origin of major-planet

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English planete (< Old French planète) < Late Latin planēta, planētēs (found only in plural planētae) < Greek (astéres) planḗtai literally, wandering (stars)

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Parts of speech for Major-planet

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major-planet popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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