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sirius

/ˈsɪr.i.əs/

Übersetzung: Eigenname des hellsten Sterns am Nachthimmel, der zum Sternbild des Großen Hundes gehört.

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noun

B2formalcommonscientific/ˈsɪr.i.əs/

unzählbar · Eigenname

A proper noun referring to the brightest star in the night sky, located in the constellation Canis Major.

  • 🇩🇪Eigenname des hellsten Sterns am Nachthimmel, der zum Sternbild des Großen Hundes gehört.
  1. Brightest star in the night sky B2 formal scientific

    The brightest star visible from Earth, located in the constellation Canis Major.

    • Sirius is often called the Dog Star because it is part of Canis Major.
    • Ancient Egyptians used the rising of Sirius to predict the Nile's flooding.
    • On a clear winter night, Sirius is unmistakable due to its brilliance.

    🇩🇪Sirius

    Synonyme: caniculadog star

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