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Perseids

Pronunciation: /ˈpəːsɪˌɪdz/

Astronomy

Definition of Perseids

an annual meteor shower with a radiant in the constellation Perseus, reaching a peak about 12 August.

Perseids in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of Perseids in the US English dictionary

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ludology

/ luːˈdɒlədʒi

noun

the study of games and gaming, especially video games …

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