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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   Synonym of Sirius, particularly in Latin contexts. historical

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Etymology

From Latin Canīcula (“Sirius; Canis Major”), from canīcula (“puppy”), from canis (“dog”) + -ula (diminutive suffix).

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