procyon

α Canis minoris, the principal star of the Lesser Dog.

Procyon
Prŏcyon, ōnis, m., = Προκύων (Foredog), a constellation that rises before the dog-star (pure Lat. A...

A New Latin Dictionary by Charlton T. Lewis Ph.D. and Charles Short, LL. D.
Procyon
Procyōn —, m , Προκύων, the little dog (rising before the dog-star), C., H. ...

An Elementary Latin Dictionary
Procyon
·noun A genus of mammals including the raccoon. II. Procyon ·noun A star of the first magnitude in ...

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language