canicular

• Относящийся к самым жарким дням лета; связанный с восходом Сириуса (Собачьей звезды) и сопутствующей жаркой, душной погодой.

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.

   Относящийся к самым жарким дням лета

   • 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.

   Каникулярный

   • 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.