Associations to the word «Canicula»

Wiktionary

CANICULA, proper noun. (uranography) An alternative name of the star Alpha Canis Majoris (α CMa), Sirius.

Dictionary definition

CANICULA, noun. The brightest star in the sky; in Canis Major.

Wise words

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