n. A binary star in the constellation Canis Minor, approximately 11 light years from Earth. Also called Dog Star. [Latin Procyōn, from Greek Prokuōn : pro-, before; see PRO-2 + kuōn, dog; see kwon- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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