canicular
adjEtymology From Latin canīculāris (“of or related to a puppy; Sothic”), from Canīcula (“puppy; Sirius”) + -aris (“forming adjectives”).
1
Astronomy, Natural sciences Dated, Historical Synonym of Sothic: of or related to the star Sirius.
2
Archaic Of or related to the dog days of summer.
3
Colloquial, Humorous Relating to dogs; canine.
- Derived terms
- canicular period, canicular cycle, canicular days