CANON
Scrabble letter values: C3A1N1O1N1 = 7
Definition
- noun a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy.
- noun a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter.
- noun a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall. — synonyms: canyon
- 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.
Examples
- “the neoclassical canon”
- “canons of polite society”
- “The trial must proceed according to the canons of law.”