little dog
Definition
Noun: 1. A constellation in the northern sky: "Little Dog" is the common name for the constellation Canis Minor, a small constellation located east of the constellation Orion. Its brightest star is Procyon.
Usage
- The term "Little Dog" is used primarily in astronomy and celestial navigation to identify this specific star pattern.
- It is often mentioned in contrast to the nearby constellation Canis Major (the "Great Dog").
Examples
- Noun:
- Procyon, the brightest star in Little Dog, is one of the closest stars to our solar system.
- In Greek mythology, Little Dog is often said to follow Orion the hunter across the sky.
- You can find Little Dog by looking for its two main stars, Procyon and Gomeisa.
Advanced Usage
- "Canis Minor": This is the formal Latin name for the constellation "Little Dog".
- The constellation Canis Minor is much smaller than its neighbor, Canis Major.
Variants and Related Words
- Canis Minor (n): The official Latin name for the Little Dog constellation.
- Procyon (n): The name of the alpha (brightest) star in the Little Dog constellation.
Synonyms
- Canis Minor (n): The direct Latin synonym.
Related Phrases
- The Heavenly Dogs: A poetic or descriptive phrase sometimes used to refer collectively to the two dog constellations, Canis Major (Great Dog) and Canis Minor (Little Dog), which accompany Orion.
- Orion is forever chased across the night sky by the Heavenly Dogs.
Noun
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a constellation to the east of Orion; contains Procyon
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