dog days

English

/ˈdɒɡ deɪz/, /ˈdɔɡ deɪz/

plural noun
Definitions
  • (archaic) The days following the heliacal rising of Sirius, now in early August (Gregorian Gregorian) at dates varying by latitude.
  • The unpleasantly hot days of late summer.
  • Any similar period of inactivity, laziness, or stagnation.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek κυνάδες ἡμέραι (dog days).

Origin

Ancient Greek

κυνάδες ἡμέραι

Gloss

dog days

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