Definition of Canis Major

1. Noun. A constellation to the southeast of Orion; contains Sirius.

Exact synonyms: Great Dog
Generic synonyms: Constellation
Member holonyms: Canicula, Dog Star, Sirius, Sothis

Definition of Canis Major

1. Proper noun. (constellation) A winter constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a dog following the hunter Orion. It includes the brightest star in the night sky Sirius, which is appropriately known as the Dog Star. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Canis Major

Candlemas
Candlemas Day
Candlemases
Candomblé
Candy
Canella-alba
Canella winterana
Canellaceae
Canes Venatici
Canetti
Canfield
Cangjie
Canicula
Canidae
Canis
Canis Major (current term)
Canis Minor
Canis aureus
Canis dingo
Canis familiaris
Canis latrans
Canis lupus
Canis lupus tundrarum
Canis niger
Canis rufus
Canna edulis
Canna generalis
Canna indica
Cannabidaceae
Cannabis indica

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