sirius
Pronunciation: [ˈsɪr.i.əs]
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Context: “astronomy”
(noun) Sirius is a star that is very bright and can be seen from Earth. It’s one of the closest stars to our planet and is sometimes called the 'Dog Star' because it is part of the constellation Canis Major, which means 'Greater Dog' in Latin.
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Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky and is visible even from city lights.
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On cloudy nights, you can't see Sirius shine at all.
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Have you ever seen Sirius when the sky is clear?
Context: “mythology”
(noun) In mythology, Sirius is often connected to dogs and has been used in stories and traditions. People used to believe that when Sirius rose in the sky, it meant hotter days were coming, which is why it’s also linked to summer.
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Many cultures celebrated the rising of Sirius as a sign of summer.
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Not everyone knows the myth about Sirius and how it relates to summer heat.
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What stories do you know about Sirius in mythology?
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