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Kanon.

canon (selection of texts considered accepted and/or authentic)

5 characters2 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkaːnɔn/
  1. canon (selection of texts considered accepted and/or authentic)

    masculine · strong
  2. canon; code (collectivity of laws, particularly concerning a certain field)

    masculine · strong
  3. canon (ecclesiastical norm forming part of Canon Law)

    masculine · strong
  4. canon (catalogue of saints)

    masculine · strong
  5. canon (eucharistic prayer)

    masculine · strong
  6. canon; round (song sung by groups of singers starting at different times)

    masculine · strong
Where this word comes from

From Latin canōn, from Ancient Greek κανών (kanṓn, “measuring rod, standard”).

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