The Collaborative International Dictionary
Planetary \Plan"et*a*ry\, a. [Cf. L. planetarius an astrologer, F. plan['e]taire planetary. See Planet.]
Of or pertaining to the planets; as, planetary inhabitants; planetary motions; planetary year.
Consisting of planets; as, a planetary system.
(Astrol.) Under the dominion or influence of a planet. ``Skilled in the planetary hours.''
--Drayton.Caused by planets. ``A planetary plague.''
--Shak.-
Having the nature of a planet; erratic; revolving; wandering. ``Erratical and planetary life.''
--Fuller.Planetary days, the days of the week as shared among the planets known to the ancients, each having its day.
--Hutton.Planetary nebula, a nebula exhibiting a uniform disk, like that of a planet.
Usage examples of "planetary days".
Two of the spaceport defense batteries will be out of commission for ten planetary days.
The planetary week is seven planetary days long in each case, and Manticore's day is used aboard all Royal Navy vessels.
To choose the best time for a spell, you should consult first pages 227-32 on the planetary days and then page 235 where I explain the planetary hours.
The planetary week is seven planetary days long in each case, and Manticores day is used aboard all Royal Navy vessels.
Where I grew up, the entire life cycle of some insects was only 20 planetary days—.
After the party and for the next several planetary days-and most especially nights-he came to know her intimately.
For 5 planetary days the fanned-out plume of yellow energy hung over the cold and desolate world but on the 6th day it dissipated and faded away without a trace.
Radio news received on his minicom had been meager during the seven planetary days of march.
Where I grew up, the entire life cycle of some insects was only 20 planetary days.