Procyon

Procyon in constellation Canis Minor

Meaning

Proper Noun

A star in the constellation Canis Minor; Alpha (α) Canis Minoris. The eighth brightest star in the night sky.

Origin

From Latin Procyōn, from Ancient Greek Προκύων, from πρό + κύων, in reference to it preceding the "Dog Star" Sirius.

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