OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 18246

dog days

/ˈdɒɡ deɪz/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
canícula
The days following the heliacal rising of Sirius, now in early August (Gregorian) at dates varying by latitude.
... a sterre, wherof canicular or dogge days be named Dies caniculares.
Dog days bright and clear Indicate a good year; But when accompanied by rain, We hope for better times in vain.
canícula
The unpleasantly hot days of late summer.
The dog days of August have often spelled trouble for the world economy.
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