SothicPronunciation: /ˈsəʊθɪk, ˈsɒθ-/Definition of Sothic adjective relating to Sirius (the Dog Star), especially with reference to the ancient Egyptian year fixed by its heliacal rising. Origin: early 19th century: from Greek Sōthis (from an Egyptian name of the Dog Star) + -icSothic in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of Sothic in the US English dictionary