Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

canicula

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: canic-u-la
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

Synonym of Sirius, particularly in Latin contexts.

Etymology

From Latin Canīcula (“Sirius; Canis Major”), from canīcula (“puppy”), from canis (“dog”) + -cula (diminutive suffix).

Frequently Paired Words

canicular canicule

Synonyms

Sirius particularly in Latin contexts

Questions

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).

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