Canopus

noun

Ca·no·pus kə-ˈnō-pəs

: a star of the first magnitude in the constellation Carina not visible north of 37° latitude

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Kanōpos

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of Canopus was in 1555

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“Canopus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Canopus. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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Canopus

noun

Ca·no·pus kə-ˈnō-pəs

: a very bright star not visible north of 37° latitude

Canopus

Ca·no·pus kə-ˈnō-pəs

ancient city of northern Egypt east of Alexandria at modern Abu Qir

Canopic

kə-ˈnō-pik

-ˈnä-

adjective

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