Canicular (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Relating to or especially immediately preceding or following the heliacal rising of Canicula (the Dog Star); "canicular days".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The ancient Egyptians believed that the canicular days brought a period of intense heat and drought to the land.
- During the canicular period, the Dog Star was visible in the eastern sky just before sunrise, signaling the start of the hot summer months.
- The canicular days were considered a time of great importance in ancient Rome, as they marked the beginning of the harvest season.
- In many ancient cultures, the canicular days were associated with fertility and abundance, as they coincided with the peak of the summer growing season.
- The canicular heat wave that struck the region was particularly severe, with temperatures soaring to record highs for several days in a row.
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Meaning 2
Of or relating to the dog days of summer; "the canicular heat of the Deep South".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).