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Sirius
SIH-ree-uhs
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The brightest star visible in the night sky, part of the constellation Canis Major.
"Sirius is easy to spot near Orion on a clear winter night."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe brightest star in Earth's night sky.
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Etymology
From Greek σείριος (seírios, "scorching, scorcher"), via Latin Sīrius.