superior planet
noun
: a planet (such as Jupiter) whose orbit lies outside that of Earth compare inferior planet
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First Known Use
1577, in the meaning defined above
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“Superior planet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superior%20planet. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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