canicular

[ kuh-nik-yuh-ler ]

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adjective

, Astronomy.

pertaining to the rising of the Dog Star or to the star itself.

canicular

/ kəˈnɪkjʊlə /

adjective

of or relating to the star Sirius or its rising

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Word History and Origins

Origin of canicular¹

Middle English, late Old English < Late Latin canīculāris of Sirius, equivalent to Latin Canīcul ( a ) Sirius ( cani ( s ) dog + -cula -cule ¹ ) + -āris -ar ¹

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Example Sentences

It is best made by taking all the Canicular days into your fermentation.

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It is best made by taking all the Canicular days into your Page li fermentation.

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