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Noun dog days has 1 sense
  1. dog days, canicule, canicular days - the hot period between early July and early September; a period of inactivity
    --1 is a kind of time period, period of time, period
    --1 is a part of summer, summertime

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Term: Dog Days

Description:

Dog Days refers to the hottest period of summer, typically occurring between early July and early September in the Northern Hemisphere. This term originates from the ancient belief that the heat during this time is influenced by the Dog Star, Sirius. In modern usage, it is often used to describe a particularly hot and humid period.

Sense 1:

Noun

1. The hot and sultry period of summer

Example sentence: The dog days of August have everyone seeking relief from the scorching heat.

Sense 2:

Noun

2. A sluggish or lazy period

Example sentence: We're experiencing the dog days of the project, where progress seems to be at a snail's pace.

Sense 3:

Noun

3. A period of inactivity or lull in business.

Example sentence: During the dog days of the market, sales tend to slow down significantly.

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