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canon in Irish

canon in Irish is canóin — canon means 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.

canon in Irish

canóin
noun

What does "canon" mean?

  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.
    "Shakespeare's plays form part of the Western literary canon."
  2. noun A clergyman who serves on the staff of a cathedral.
    "The canon led the morning service in the absence of the dean."
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canon in a sentence

  • Shakespeare's plays form part of the Western literary canon.
  • Fans debated whether the new film was part of the official movie canon.
  • The canon led the morning service in the absence of the dean.

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What is "canon" in Irish?

"canon" in Irish is canóin. canon means: 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.

How do you use "canon" in a sentence?

Example: "Shakespeare's plays form part of the Western literary canon." In Irish, "canon" is canóin.

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