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dog days

The correct spelling is dog days.

How to pronounce dog days

/ˈdɒɡ deɪz/
noun

IPA: /ˈdɒɡ deɪz/

Say it like: Dog- da-ys

The correct spelling is dog days. The days following the heliacal rising of Sirius, now in early August (Gregorian) at dates varying by latitude.

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Definition

noun

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

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