Sirius (Noun)
Meaning
The brightest star in the sky; in Canis Major.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The ancient Egyptians revered Sirius as a sacred star that heralded the annual flooding of the Nile River.
- Located in the constellation Canis Major, Sirius is visible from almost every inhabited region on Earth.
- The Dog Star, Sirius, has been a navigational aid for centuries, shining brightly in the night sky.
- On a clear winter's night, Sirius is the brightest star visible to the naked eye in the Northern Hemisphere.
- As the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major, Sirius has been an object of fascination for astronomers and stargazers alike.