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What does canicula mean?
Synonym of Sirius, particularly in Latin contexts.
Where does canicula come from?
From Latin Canīcula (“Sirius; Canis Major”), from canīcula (“puppy”), from canis (“dog”) + -cula (diminutive suffix).

How to pronounce canicula

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