canicula
/kəˈnɪkjələ/
noun
- The star Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, which is the brightest star in the night sky.
- Stargazers often look for Canicula because it shines so brightly in the winter sky.
- Canicula is part of the constellation Canis Major, the Great Dog.
- In ancient times, the rising of Canicula signaled the hottest days of summer.