قانون

Arabic

root
Definitions
  • (legal) canon
  • axiom, norm, regulation, basic rule, established principle, canon
  • statute, precept, ordinance
  • law, code
  • tax
  • (musical instruments) qanun, kanoon, or ganoun a musical instrument similar to a zither

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek κανών (standard, measuring rod).

Origin

Ancient Greek

κανών

Gloss

standard, measuring rod

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