nounπShareA generally accepted principle; a rule."The trial must proceed according to the canons of law."doctrinephilosophytheoryliteraturereligionlawcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA group of literary works that are generally accepted as representing a field."Shakespeare's plays are a central part of the literary canon taught in many high school English classes. "literaturecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe works of a writer that have been accepted as authentic."the entire Shakespeare canon"literaturewritingcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA eucharistic prayer, particularly the Roman Canon."During the Catholic Mass, the priest recited the canon, a central prayer focusing on the Eucharist. "religionritualtheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA religious law or body of law decreed by the church."We must proceed according to canon law."religionlawtheologydoctrineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA catalogue of saints acknowledged and canonized in the Roman Catholic Church."The new saint's name was added to the canon of recognized saints in the Roman Catholic Church. "religiontheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn monasteries, a book containing the rules of a religious order."The new monks studied the monastery's canon to learn the specific rules and guidelines of their order. "religiontheologyliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA member of a cathedral chapter; one who possesses a prebend in a cathedral or collegiate church."Canon Davies presided over the morning service at the cathedral. "religionorganizationtheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of music in which the same melody is played by different voices, but beginning at different times; a round."Pachelbelβs Canon has become very popular."musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(Roman law) A rent or stipend payable at some regular time, generally annual, e.g., canon frumentarius"The monastery paid a small canon of wheat each year to the lord of the land, as specified in the old agreements. "propertylawfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThose sources, especially including literary works, which are considered part of the main continuity regarding a given fictional universe."Only events from the books and the author's website are considered official Star Wars canon; the rest is considered "Legends." "storyliteraturemediaentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rolled and filleted loin of meat; also called cannon."a canon of beef or lamb"foodanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA large size of type formerly used for printing the church canons, standardized as 48-point."The printing press struggled to create a legible version of the church's legal codes, until they finally used a canon for its large, 48-point size. "typewritinglanguagetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe part of a bell by which it is suspended; the ear or shank of a bell."The bell ringer carefully inspected the canon of the church bell for any cracks before attempting to hang it. "partbell-ringingsoundstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA carom."The pool ball made a loud canon off the side cushion. "gamesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA clergy member serving a cathedral or collegiate church."The new Canon celebrated Mass at the cathedral every Sunday morning. "religionpersonjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA canon regular, a member of any of several Roman Catholic religious orders."The canon at the local church spent his days serving the community and leading prayers. "religionpersongrouptheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA Near Eastern and Caucasian musical instrument related to the zither, dulcimer, or harp having either 26 strings and a single bridge, or twice that number and two bridges."The musician carefully tuned the strings of her canon, preparing to play a traditional folk song. "musicentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
