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canicular - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'canicular' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Canicular [ a.]
- Pertaining to, or measured, by the rising of the Dog Star.

Meaning of 'canicular' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . canicular [ a]
Meaning (1):
- relating to or especially immediately preceding or following the heliacal rising of Canicula (the Dog Star)
Example in sentence:
  • canicular days
Meaning (2):
- of or relating to the dog days of summer
Example in sentence:
  • the canicular heat of the Deep South

Nearby Words:

can can buoy can hook can't canaanite canaanitish canada canadian canaille canakin

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