Associations to the word «Aphelion»

Wiktionary

APHELION, noun. (astronomy) The point in the elliptical orbit of a planet, comet, etc., where it is farthest from the sun.

Dictionary definition

APHELION, noun. Apoapsis in solar orbit; the point in the orbit of a planet or comet that is at the greatest distance from the sun.

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle