kanon

English

noun
Definitions
  • (musical instrument) used mainly in reference to ancient Greek music

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek κᾰνών (general principle, model, straight rod, bar, norm, measuring rod, paradigm, rule).

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Ancient Greek

κᾰνών

Gloss

general principle, model, straight rod, bar, norm, measuring rod, paradigm, rule

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