dwarf planet

noun

Definition of DWARF PLANET

: a celestial body that orbits the sun and has a spherical shape but is not large enough to disturb other objects from its orbit

1993

DWARF PLANET Defined for Kids

noun

: a heavenly body similar to a planet but too small to clear other objects from its orbit

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