canicular en · ADJ
Etymology
From Latin canīculāris (“of or related to a puppy; Sothic”), from Canīcula (“puppy; Sirius”) + -aris (“forming adjectives”).
Meanings
- (dated, historical) Synonym of Sothic: of or related to the star Sirius.
- (archaic) Of or related to the dog days of summer.
- (colloquial, humorous) Relating to dogs; canine.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most canicular | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more canicular | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Deriveds
canicular days · canicular cycle · canicular period