cànon

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noun
Definitions
  • canon generally accepted principle
  • canon religious law

Etymology

Derived from Latin canōn (canon, rule, authorized catalogue, precept, measuring line) derived from Ancient Greek κανών (standard, measuring rod).

Origin

Ancient Greek

κανών

Gloss

standard, measuring rod

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