What is another word for Canis Major?
Pronunciation: [kˈaniz mˈe͡ɪd͡ʒə] (IPA) 
Canis Major is a constellation in the southern sky and is one of the 88 modern constellations. Also known as the Greater Dog, it is home to the brightest star in the night sky, Sirius. In ancient times, the Egyptians believed this constellation represented Anubis, the jackal-headed god of death, while the Greeks saw it as a dog that belonged to Orion. The word "Canis" is Latin for "dog," and "Major" means "greater." There are no true synonyms for this constellation's name, but it can be referred to as the Big Dog or the Great Dog. It can also be recognized as a part of the winter Hexagon, which includes other bright stars in the sky.
