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planetoid

noun plan·et·oid \ˈpla-nə-ˌtid\

Definition of PLANETOID

:  a small body resembling a planet; especially :  asteroid
plan·et·oi·dal \ˌpla-nə-ˈti-dəl\ adjective
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First Known Use of PLANETOID

1803

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