motus peculiaris

noun

A star's own motion, independent of the motion due to the displacement of the observer.

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Meanings

noun
  1. astronomyA star's own motion, independent of the motion due to the displacement of the observer.

Origin

Latin

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motus peculiaris. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/motus%20peculiaris

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