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Dog days

/ˈdɒɡ deɪz/

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

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noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    The unpleasantly hot days of late summer.

  3. 3

    Any similar period of inactivity, laziness, or stagnation.

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