English noun: minor planet | |||
| 1. | minor planet (object) any of numerous small celestial bodies that move around the sun | ||
| Synonyms | planetoid | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | celestial body, heavenly body | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | asteroid, KBO, Kuiper belt object | ||
| Instance hyponym | Quaoar, Sedna | ||
| Member meronym | solar system | ||