English dictionary

canicular

/k/@/'n/I/k/j//@/l/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

of or relating to the dog days of summer

adj.pert

Examples
The canicular heat of the Deep South.

Source: WordNet 3.0
relating to or especially immediately preceding or following the heliacal rising of Canicula (the Dog Star)

adj.pert

Examples
Canicular days.

Source: WordNet 3.0
Pertaining to, or measured, by the rising of the Dog Star.

adjective

Source: webster1913