canicular
pronunciation
How to pronounce canicular in British English:
UK [kə'nɪkjʊlə]
How to pronounce canicular in American English:
US [kə'nɪkjələ]
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to the dog days of summer
- relating to or especially immediately preceding or following the heliacal rising of Canicula (the Dog Star)
Word Origin
- canicular (adj.)
- late 14c., in reference to the "dog days," from Latin canicularis "pertaining to the dog days," from canicula "little dog," also "the Dog Star," diminutive of canis (see canine). Also see heliacal; Sirius. In literal use ("pertaining to a dog") historically only as attempt at humor.