kuiperoid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Kuiper belt object, such as Pluto

Pronunciation

/ˈkaɪpəɹɔɪd/

Word forms

kuiperoid kuiperoids

Etymology

Blend of Kuiper belt + asteroid, a name suggested by Clyde Tombaugh, discoverer of Pluto.

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