CANICULA
\kanˈɪkjʊlə], \kanˈɪkjʊlə], \k_a_n_ˈɪ_k_j_ʊ_l_ə]\
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The Dogstar, from canis, 'a dog;', Sirius, (F.) Canicule. This star, which gives its name to the Dogdays, Dies canicula'res, because they commence when the sun rises with it, was formerly believed to exert a powerful influence on the animal economy. The Dogdays occur at a period of the year when there is generally great and oppressive heat, and therefore-it has been conceived-a greater liability to disease.
By Robley Dunglison