Word: node
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: node
Definition: The point where the orbit of a planet, as viewed from the Sun, intersects the ecliptic. The ascending and descending nodes refer respectively to the points where the planet moves from South to North and N to S; their respective symbols are ☊ and ☋.
Morphemes:
Affix: node
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The point where the orbit of a planet, as viewed from the Sun, intersects the ecliptic. The ascending and descending nodes refer respectively to the points where the planet moves from South to North and N to S; their respective symbols are ☊ and ☋.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nōdus
Language: la
Decoded: nodus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a sticking point