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Meaning of dog days

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

dog days

Pronunciation:/ˈdɒɡ deɪz//ˈdɔɡ deɪz/

noun

Definitions

  1. The days following the heliacal rising of Sirius, now in early August (Gregorian) at dates varying by latitude.

    Synonyms:canicular days

  2. The unpleasantly hot days of late summer.

  3. Any similar period of inactivity, laziness, or stagnation.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/dog%20days

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