canon
- noun
- /ˈkænən/
- Archaic
:
cañón
Examples
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At first glance, the liberal paradigm appears to be pretty incompatible with a zombie canon that tends more toward undead apocalypses.
Academic text (2010) -
Motohira commissioned a set of ornate Lotus Sutra scrolls, and Hidehira followed the tradition of his grandfather and ordered a blue and gold Buddhist canon.
Academic text (2015) -
The hiker carefully descended into the canon, amazed by the towering cliffs carved by centuries of river erosion.
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Many tourists flock to the breathtaking canon to witness the stunning landscapes created by nature's forces.
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As we explored the canon, we discovered rare plants that thrive in the dry, rocky environment.
Synonyms
117
2.5
A deep, narrow valley with very steep sides often made by a river
32
5.3
A deep narrow valley with steep rocky sides, often with a river
Compounds
- Archaic
A musical piece where the voices follow hidden instructions written as riddles
- Specialized
A musical piece where players solve clues to know when to start playing
How Deep
Surface Forms
Etymology
Canon as a valley is a different story: it is a different spelling of canyon, from Spanish cañón meaning 'large tube' or 'pipe' and from Latin canna 'reed'. Think of a long hollow or tube cut into the earth to remember a canon is a deep, narrow valley.