Associations to the word «Planetoid»

Wiktionary

PLANETOID, noun. (astronomy) An asteroid of any size
PLANETOID, noun. (astronomy) An asteroid-like body in an orbit beyond the asteroid belt, such as a centaur or Kuiper belt object
PLANETOID, noun. (astronomy) A larger, planetary, body in orbit around the Sun, such as Vesta or (candidate) dwarf planets such Eris or Sedna
PLANETOID, noun. (astronomy) A dwarf planet

Dictionary definition

PLANETOID, noun. Any of numerous small celestial bodies that move around the sun.

Wise words

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Alexander Pope