extrameridian

noun

ex·​tra·​meridian

: an observation of a celestial body when it is near the meridian

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from extrameridional

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Rhymes for extrameridian

• enchiridion
• ascidian
• dravidian
• obsidian
• quotidian
• gideon
• lydian