Dictionary Check: canon

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Definition

noun

a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy

Example: "the neoclassical canon"
noun

a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter

noun

a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

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noun

a contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other parts

noun

a complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church

noun

a collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the Bible recognized by any Christian church as genuine and inspired

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