| NOUN | location | zenith | the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected |
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| Sounds | ziy'nahth; ziy'nihth | |
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| Rhymes | behemoth ... twentieth: 14 rhymes with ahth... | |
| arrowsmith ... writhe: 33 rhymes with ihth... | ||
| Meaning | The point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected. | |
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| Part of | celestial sphere, sphere, empyrean, firmament, heavens, vault of heaven, welkin | The apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected |
| Broader | celestial point | A point in the heavens (on the celestial sphere) |
| Opposite | nadir | The point below the observer that is directly opposite the zenith on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected |
| Spanish | apogeo, cenit, cénit, zenit | |
| Catalan | zenit | |
| Adjectives | zenithal | relating to or located at or near the zenith |
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