Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
canicular
Adjective
kəˈnɪkjələr
Definition
Pertaining to the period of the year associated with the dog days of summer.
Examples
- The canicular heat made everyone seek shade during the hot afternoons.
- During the canicular days, many animals behave differently due to the intense heat.
- Farmers often plan their irrigation schedules around the canicular season.
Meaning
Referring to the time when the Sun is in the constellation of Canis Major, usually regarded as the hottest days of summer.
Synonyms
- Dog days
- Hot season
- Summer season
