What does "sothis" mean?

A star given great significance by the Ancient Egyptians, believed to be Sirius by modern scholars.

Sothis

Common synonyms include: calendar cycle, given name, isis counterpart, proper name, sirius, sothic cycle.

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A star given great significance by the Ancient Egyptians, believed to be Sirius by modern scholars. historical

From Ancient Greek Σῶθῐς (Sôthĭs).