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Noun: minor planet  'mI-nu(r) 'pla-nit
  1. Any of numerous small celestial bodies that move around the sun
    "Ceres was once considered a minor planet but is now classified as a dwarf planet";
    - planetoid

Derived forms: minor planets

Type of: celestial body, heavenly body

Part of: solar system

Encyclopedia: Minor planet