dog days

/D AO1 G D EY1 Z/
noun
  1. 1

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

    syn:canicular days
  2. 2

    The unpleasantly hot days of late summer.

  3. 3

    Any similar period of inactivity, laziness, or stagnation.

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