Syzygy Definition
sĭzə-jē
syzygies
noun
Either of two points in the orbit of a solar system body where the body is in opposition to or in conjunction with the sun.
American Heritage
A pair of things, esp. a pair of opposites.
Webster's New World
Either of two points in the orbit of the moon when the moon lies in a straight line with the sun and Earth.
American Heritage
A configuration of three celestial bodies, as of the sun, earth, and moon during an eclipse, in an approximately straight line.
Webster's New World
A measure of two feet, as a dipody.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Syzygy
Noun
Singular:
syzygy
Plural:
syzygiesOrigin of Syzygy
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Late Latin sȳzygia from Greek suzugiā union from suzugos paired sun-, su- syn- zugon yoke yeug- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Late Latin syzygia (“conjunction"), from Ancient Greek σύζυγος (syzygos, “yoked together"). This word was recognized as English in 1847 (astronomically).
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