Procyon

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈpɹəʊsiˌɒn/
• US IPA: /ˈpɹoÊŠsiˌɑn/

Origin

From Latin Procyōn, from Ancient Greek Προκύων, from πρό ("before") + κύων ("dog"), in reference to it preceding the "Dog Star" Sirius.

Full definition of Procyon

Proper noun

1. (star) A star in the constellation Canis Minor; Alpha (α) Canis Minoris. The eighth brightest star in the night sky.