Geminids

[ jem-uh-nidz ]

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. a collection of meteors making up a meteor shower Geminidmeteorshower visible around December 13, having its apparent origin in the constellation Gemini.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Geminids¹

Gemin(i) + -id ¹ + -s ³

Example Sentences

The Geminids in December are known for being more brilliant, but tend to occur during brutally cold weather when most people would rather be indoors.

From Popular-Science

Unlike the Perseid meteors, which people have been observing for nearly 2,000 years, the Geminids are relatively new.

From Science News