Etymology

kanon

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Today it means: Synonym of monochord (used mainly in reference to ancient Greek music) Full definition →

Ancient Greek κᾰνών
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kanon · noun1

  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromκᾰνών“straight rod, bar”
  2. English todaykanon

From Ancient Greek κᾰνών (kănṓn, “straight rod, bar”). Doublet of cannon, canon, and canyon.

kanon · noun2

  1. Armenian · derived fromքանոն
  2. English todaykanon

From Armenian քանոն (kʻanon).

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