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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions canon noun (plural: canons) a generally accepted principle. The trial must proceed according to the canons of law. A group of literary works that are generally accepted as representing a field. "the durable canon of American short fiction" William Styron. The works of a writer that have been accepted as authentic. the entire Shakespeare canon A Eucharistic Prayer, particularly, the Roman Canon. A religious law or body of law decreed by the church. We must proceed according to law. An ecclesiastical title. A piece of music in which the same melody is played by different voices, but beginning at different times. Pachelbel"s Canon has become very popular. Etymology: from Ancient Greek (polytonic, ) (kanón) "rule" or "model".      Full Definition of canon  Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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