canon — meaning in English

English meaning

• canon noun A collection of works or rules officially accepted as genuine or authoritative, such as the accepted body of a writer's work or a set of religious texts.
• round adjective Shaped like a circle or sphere, with no sharp corners.

Senses

canon is used for these senses in English:

• round (countable, music) A song that is sung by groups of people with each subset of people starting at a different time.

canon — full definition

1. noun A collection of works or rules officially accepted as genuine or authoritative, such as the accepted body of a writer's work or a set of religious texts.
2. noun A clergyman who serves on the staff of a cathedral.

round — full definition

1. adjective Shaped like a circle or sphere, with no sharp corners.
2. adjective Complete or whole, especially referring to a number ending in a zero.
3. noun One stage or segment of a competition, game, or fight.
4. noun A single cartridge or shot fired from a gun.
5. noun A regular route someone travels while doing a job, such as a doctor visiting patients.

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