Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Perihelion
perihelion, n. [L. perihēlium < Gk 'close around the sun'.] (webplay: orbit, sun).
Closeness to the sun; sunset position; nearest approximation of the earth to the sun; [fig.] highest point; zenith; climactic glory; nearest approximation to true happiness.
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