CANICULAR

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does canicular mean? 

• CANICULAR (adjective)
  The adjective CANICULAR has 2 senses:

1. of or relating to the dog days of summer

2. relating to or especially immediately preceding or following the heliacal rising of Canicula (the Dog Star)

  Familiarity information: CANICULAR used as an adjective is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• CANICULAR (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to the dog days of summer

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Context example:

the canicular heat of the Deep South

Pertainym:

canicule (the hot period between early July and early September; a period of inactivity)

Derivation:

canicule (the hot period between early July and early September; a period of inactivity)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Relating to or especially immediately preceding or following the heliacal rising of Canicula (the Dog Star)

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Context example:

canicular days

Pertainym:

Canicula (the brightest star in the sky; in Canis Major)

Derivation:

Canicula (the brightest star in the sky; in Canis Major)

canicule (the hot period between early July and early September; a period of inactivity)