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1. major_planet
noun. (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light; Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto in order of their proximity to the sun; viewed from the constellation Hercules, all the planets rotate around the sun in a counterclockwise direction.
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3. planet
noun. ['ˈplænət'] (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light; Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto in order of their proximity to the sun; viewed from the constellation Hercules, all the planets rotate around the sun in a counterclockwise direction.
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Etymology
- planet (English)
- planete (Middle English (1100-1500))
- planeta (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. planet
noun. ['ˈplænət'] a person who follows or serves another.
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Etymology
- planet (English)
- planete (Middle English (1100-1500))
- planeta (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. planet
noun. ['ˈplænət'] any celestial body (other than comets or satellites) that revolves around a star.
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Etymology
- planet (English)
- planete (Middle English (1100-1500))
- planeta (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. major
adjective. ['ˈmeɪdʒɝ'] of greater importance or stature or rank.
Etymology
- major (English)
- major (French)
- major (Middle English (1100-1500))
- maior (Latin)
7. major
adjective. ['ˈmeɪdʒɝ'] greater in number or size or amount.
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Etymology
- major (English)
- major (French)
- major (Middle English (1100-1500))
- maior (Latin)
8. major
verb. ['ˈmeɪdʒɝ'] have as one's principal field of study.
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Etymology
- major (English)
- major (French)
- major (Middle English (1100-1500))
- maior (Latin)