星食 (せいしょく) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
occultation
astronomy
Astronomical term for when one celestial body passes in front of another, most commonly the Moon occulting a star or planet.
eclipse, occultation, be defective
Similar words
- 食
General term for eclipse or occultation; 星食 specifically refers to occultation of a star.
- 掩蔽
Another astronomical term for occultation, often used more broadly for any body hiding another.
Etymology
Compound of 星 (star) and 食 (eclipse/occultation).
