解释
- adj. 酷暑期的；天狼星的
※ 提供单词"canicular"的中文意思、发音示范及音标对照，中英文词源、例句和用法等。
英文词源
- canicular (adj.)
- late 14c., in reference to the "dog days," from Latin canicularis "pertaining to the dog days," from canicula "little dog," also "the Dog Star," diminutive of canis (see canine). Also see heliacal; Sirius. In literal use ("pertaining to a dog") historically only as attempt at humor.