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Webster 1913 Edition
Culmination
Cul′mi-na′tion
(kŭlˊm?-n?′sh?n)
, Noun.
[Cf. F.
culmination
] 1.
The attainment of the highest point of altitude reached by a heavenly body; passage across the meridian; transit.
2.
Attainment or arrival at the highest pitch of glory, power, etc.
Webster 1828 Edition
Culmination
CULMINATION
,Noun.
1.
The transit of a planet over the meridian, or highest point of altitude for the day.2.
Top; crown.