Meaning of Sirius in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈsɪriəs/

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  1. Noun

    Sirius

    Etymology

    Latin, from Greek seirios astēr‘scorching star’

    Definitions

    1. the brightest star in the sky

    Examples

    • « in Canis Major »

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