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Canon

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Synonyms of canon

1. (noun) a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

Hypernyms of canon

1. (noun) a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field or art or philosophy

2. (noun) a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter

3. (noun) a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

4. (noun) a contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other parts

5. (noun) a complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church

6. (noun) a collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the Bible recognized by any Christian church as genuine and inspired

Hyponyms of canon

1. (noun) a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter

2. (noun) a contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other parts

Words Derivationally Related to canon

1. (noun) a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field or art or philosophy

2. (noun) a complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church

3. (noun) a collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the Bible recognized by any Christian church as genuine and inspired