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canicular

/kəˈnɪk.jə.lər/

Übersetzung: Die heißesten Tage des Sommers betreffend; mit dem Aufgang des Sirius (Hundsstern) verbunden und dem damit einhergehenden schwülen, drückenden Wetter.

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/kəˈnɪk.jə.lər/C2formalveraltet
  • deDie heißesten Tage des Sommers betreffend; mit dem Aufgang des Sirius (Hundsstern) verbunden und dem damit einhergehenden schwülen, drückenden Wetter.

Relating to the dog days of summer; pertaining to the rising of the Dog Star (Sirius) and the associated hot, sultry weather.

  1. Relating to the dog days of summerC2formal

    Pertaining to the hottest period of the year, typically from early July to early September in the Northern Hemisphere.

    deZu den Hundstagen gehörend

    • The canicular heat made it impossible to work outdoors.
    • They planned their vacation to avoid the canicular weather.
    • The canicular days are known for their oppressive humidity.
  2. Relating to the heliacal rising of the Dog StarC2formal

    Associated with the period immediately before or after the rising of Sirius (Canicula) with the sun.

    deHundsstern

    • The canicular period was marked by ancient festivals.
    • Astronomers studied the canicular alignment of Sirius.
    • The canicular rising was a key event in the Egyptian calendar.