English Explanatory Dictionary

Canicula

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. Synonym of Sirius, particularly in Latin contexts.

Word forms

Canicula

Etymology

From Latin Canīcula (“Sirius; Canis Major”), from canīcula (“puppy”), from canis (“dog”) + -cula (diminutive suffix).

Synonyms

Sirius particularly in Latin contexts

Related words

canicular canicule
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