canis major

Ca·nis Ma·jor

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [key-nis mey-jer]
- /ˈkeɪ nɪs ˈmeɪ dʒər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [key-nis mey-jer]
- /ˈkeɪ nɪs ˈmeɪ dʒər/

Definitions of canis major words

noun canis major a constellation in the S hemisphere close to Orion, containing Sirius, the brightest star in the sky 3
noun canis major a S constellation between Monoceros and Columba, containing the bright star Sirius; the Greater Dog 3

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Parts of speech for Canis major

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canis major popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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