canicular

英式音标：canicular怎么读

美式音标：canicular怎么读

canicular词义

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adj. 酷暑期的；天狼星的


canicular英文词源

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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.