planetoid

noun

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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Related words

minor planet(English)asteroid(English)asterite(English)neoasteroid(English)exoasteroid(English)primary planet(English)apollo(English)phocaea(English)phalanx(English)spaceship(English)derelict(English)dwarf(English)

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Sources

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