Canicular
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑˈnɪkˈjuˈɫɑɹ/
Canicular (adj)
- Relating to the hottest part of summer, when the weather is very hot and dry.
- Relating to a traditional hot period linked with the rising of a bright star in summer.
Canicular (adjective)
Examples
- The canicular heat made the streets feel unbearable.
- We stayed indoors during the canicular heat to avoid exhaustion.