1. Canis Major - Noun
2. Canis Major - Proper noun
a constellation to the southeast of Orion; contains Sirius
Source: WordNetCanis Major is also home to many variable stars. Source: Internet
These stars are thought to be significant contributors to interstellar dust. citation Deep-sky objects The band of the Milky Way goes through Canis Major, with only patchy obscurement by interstellar dust clouds. Source: Internet
It does not border Canis Major ; Monoceros is in between the two. Source: Internet
Stars seeAlso Canis Major is a prominent constellation because of its many bright stars. Source: Internet
To his left, Canis Major, the Big Dog, contains Sirius, the brightest star in our sky. Source: Internet