canicula

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Definition of canicula in English English dictionary

An alternative name of the star Alpha Canis Majoris (α CMa), Sirius

{i} (Astronomy) brightest star in the sky which is part of the Canis Major (southern constellation), Sirius, Dog Star

Sirius: the brightest star in the sky; in Canis Major

The Dog Star; Sirius

canicule

Hyphenation

Ca·ni·cu·la

Etymology

() From Latin canicula (“little dog”).