Exocomet

Origin

Constructed from Ancient Greek: - + comet

Full definition of exocomet

Noun

1. (astronomy, planetology) An extrasolar comet; A comet which exists outside Earth's solar system, including interstellar comets and comets that orbit stars other than the sun.

Synonyms

• exosolar comet
• extrasolar comet
• interstellar comet

Related terms

• exomoon
• exoplanet