sextile

(seks′təl)

noun

Astrol. the aspect of two celestial bodies 60 degrees, or one sixth of a circle, apart

Origin: L sextilis < sextus, sixth

adjective

Astrol. designating this aspect

See sextile in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or relating to the position of two celestial bodies when they are 60° apart.

Origin:

Origin: Latin sextīlis, one sixth

Origin: , from sextus, sixth; see s(w)eks in Indo-European roots

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