kanun

Turkish

[ˈkɑː.nun]

noun
Definitions
  • (law) law, statute, code, written set of rules
  • (musical instruments) qanun

Etymology

Derived from Arabic قَانُون (law, tax) derived from Ancient Greek κανών (standard, measuring rod).

Origin

Ancient Greek

κανών

Gloss

standard, measuring rod

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