Sirius
From the Ancient Greek word for "scorching" or "glowing": the brightest star in the night sky.
Meaning and origin
Sirius sits in the constellation Canis Major and outshines every other star seen from Earth, which is likely why early Greek observers reached for a word meaning intense heat rather than an ordinary name.
How to pronounce Sirius
| English (US) | SEER-ee-us /ˈsɪriəs/ |
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