ˈplænɪt n. 1 a
celestial body moving in an elliptical
orbit round a
star;
the earth. 2
esp. Astrol.
hist. a celestial body
distinguished from the fixed stars by having an
apparent motion of
its own (including the
moon and sun), esp.
with reference to its supposed
influence on
people and events. øøplanetology n. [ME f. OF planete f. LL planeta, planetes f. Gk planetes wanderer, planet f. planaomai wander]