Dog Star

noun

: sirius

Examples of Dog Star in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web To trace out the Winter Football, start by locating Sirius, the Dog Star, the brightest star in the sky. Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Dog Star was in 1567

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“Dog Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dog%20Star. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.

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Dog Star

noun
: sirius

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