dog days

Meanings

• Period of about 20 days between late July and late August in the Northern Hemisphere when the Sun rises near the Dog star, Sirius.

  - "The dog days are here, bringing with them the hot and humid weather."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

canicular days

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Homonyms

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1. Dog days (en) : Period of about 20 days between late July and late August in the Northern Hemisphere when the Sun rises near the Dog star, Sirius.
   

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dog days

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Etymology

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The term 'dog days' is believed to have originated from the ancient Egyptians who associated the hot weather of late July and August with the period when the Sun seemed to rise near the star Sirius, which was often referred to as the 'Dog star'.

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1. Canicule: The term 'Canicule' is the French term for the 'dog days'.

2. Sirius: The term 'Sirius' refers to the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major. It is also known as the 'Dog star' due to its proximity to the constellation Canis Major, which is often depicted as a dog.

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How to Memorize "dog days"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the Sun rising near the Dog star, Sirius, during late July or August in the Northern Hemisphere. Visualize the hot and humid weather associated with the 'dog days'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the 'dog days' with the hot and humid weather often experienced during late July and August in the Northern Hemisphere. Connect the term 'dog days' with the period when the Sun rises near the Dog star, Sirius.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use a mnemonic device to help remember the definition of the 'dog days'. For example, you could use the phrase 'Sirius, the brightest dog among stars, causes the 'dog days' of hot and humid weather during late July and August in the Northern Hemisphere.' Alternatively, you could use a simple acronym, such as 'Sirs Dogs Hot Weather'.

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