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(in the ancient Egyptian calendar) a period of 1460 Sothic years. Also called Sothic period.[1855-60; SOTH(IS) + -IC]
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Sothic cycle — The Sothic cycle or Canicular period is a period of 1461 ancient Egyptian years (of 365 days each) or 1460 Julian years (averaging 365.25 days each). During a Sothic cycle, the 365 day year loses enough time that the start of the year once again… … Wikipedia
sothic cycle — noun Usage: usually capitalized S : a period of 1460 Sothic years in the ancient Egyptian calendar being the time required for the beginning of the vague year of 365 days to return to its original place in relation to the sun after retrogressing… … Useful english dictionary
Sothic cycle — /soʊθɪk ˈsaɪkəl/ (say sohthik suykuhl) noun (in the ancient Egyptian calendar) a period of 1460 Sothic years. Also, Sothic period …
Sothic cycle — So′thic cy′cle [[t]ˈsoʊ θɪk, ˈsɒθ ɪk[/t]] n. astron. anh (in the ancient Egyptian calendar) a period of 1460 Sothic years • Etymology: 1855–60 … From formal English to slang
Sothic Cycle — See Chronology. Historical Dictionary Of Ancient Egypt by Morris L. Bierbrier … Ancient Egypt
Sothic period — or Sothic cycle noun A period of 1460 years, after which the beginning of the Egyptian year of 365 days again coincides with the beginning of the Sothic year, which was reckoned from the heliacal rising of Sirius • • • Main Entry: ↑Sothic * * *… … Useful english dictionary
Sothic — as in Sothic cycle, a period of 1,460 years, from Fr. Sothique, from Gk. Sothis, an Egyptian name of the star Sirius … Etymology dictionary
Sothic — [sō′thik, säth′ik] adj. 〚Gr Sōthiakos < Sōthis, the Dog Star < Egypt Spdt〛 1. of or having to do with Sirius, the Dog Star 2. designating or of an ancient Egyptian cycle or period based on a fixed year of 3651/ 4 days (Sothic year) and equal to 1 … Universalium
Sothic — [sō′thik, säth′ik] adj. [Gr Sōthiakos < Sōthis, the Dog Star < Egypt Spdt] 1. of or having to do with Sirius, the Dog Star 2. designating or of an ancient Egyptian cycle or period based on a fixed year of 3651/ 4 days (Sothic year) and… … English World dictionary
Metonic cycle — Heliocentric Solar System In astronomy and calendar studies, the Metonic cycle or Enneadecaeteris (from Greek words for nineteen years) is a period of very close to 19 years which is remarkable for being very nearly a common multiple of the solar … Wikipedia
