Ca·no·pus
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Definition of Canopus
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a star of the first magnitude in the constellation Carina not visible north of 37° latitude
Canopus
geographical name
Ca·no·pus
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Definition of Canopus (Entry 2 of 2)
ancient city of northern Egypt east of Alexandria at modern Abu Qir
Other Words from Canopus
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Canopic
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kə-ˈnō-pik
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adjective
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adjective
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“Canopus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Canopus. Accessed 20 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of Canopus was in 1555
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