Definition of Sirius

1. Noun. The brightest star in the sky; in Canis Major.

Exact synonyms: Canicula, Dog Star, Sothis
Generic synonyms: Binary, Binary Star, Double Star
Group relationships: Canis Major, Great Dog
Derivative terms: Canicular

Definition of Sirius

1. n. The Dog Star. See Dog Star.

Definition of Sirius

1. Proper noun. (star) A bluish-white star in the constellation Canis Major; Alpha (?) Canis Majoris. A vertex of the Winter Triangle and the brightest star in the night sky. It is actually a binary star with a white dwarf companion star. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Sirius

1. The Dog Star. See Dog Star. Origin: L, fr. Gr, properly, scorching. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sirius

sirenomelic
sirens
sirensong
sires
sirgang
sirgangs
siri
siriases
siriasis
siricid
siricids
sirihs
siring
siris tree
sirius
sirkar
sirkars
sirkeer
sirkeers
sirloin
sirloin steak
sirloin tip
sirloins
sirmark
sirmarks
sirname
sirnamed
sirnames
sirnaming

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