Sirius
Sir·i·us
noun \ˈsir-ē-əs\Definition of SIRIUS
: a star of the constellation Canis Major that is the brightest star in the heavens —called also Dog Star
See Origin of SIRIUS
Middle English, from Latin, from Greek Seirios
First Known Use: 14th century
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