What is the meaning of canicular?

adjective

  • Of or relating to the dog days of summer.
    • usage: "the canicular heat of the Deep South"
  • Relating to or especially immediately preceding or following the heliacal rising of Canicula (the Dog Star. )
    • usage: "canicular days"
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