Planet

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Source: Starkiteckt (2016, June 30). Icy Planet. flickr. https://www.flickr.com/photos/141051222@N04/27966261236

Source: Starkiteckt (2016, June 30). Icy Planet. flickr. https://www.flickr.com/photos/141051222@N04/27966261236

Definition:

A large round celestial body orbiting around a star.


Etymology

From the Greek word “πλανήτης” (“wanderer”).


Translations:
  • English: planet    ['plænət] 
  • French: planète (fem.)    [pla'nɛt]
  • German:
  • Polish: planeta
  • Russian: планета (fem.)    [plɐˈnʲetə]
  • Swedish:


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