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planetoid

pla·ne·toid

uncommon dated

noun

1.

any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter)

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Origin

From planet + -oid.

Phrases

  • dwarf planet
  • minor planet

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