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canola oil
nounB2
/kəˈnəʊ.lə ˌɔɪl/A commonly used vegetable oil derived from a cultivar of rapeseed, specifically bred to be low in erucic acid and glucosinolates, making it safe for human consumption. It is primarily used for cooking and food preparation.
canon
nounB2
/ˈkæn.ən/A general rule, principle, or standard by which something is judged; a collection of sacred books accepted as genuine.
canon city
nounC1
/ˈkænən/A general law, rule, principle, or criterion by which something is judged.
canon law
nounC1/C2
/ˈkænən ˌlɔː/The body of laws and regulations established or adopted by ecclesiastical authority (especially the governing of the Roman Catholic Church).
canonchet
nounRare
/ˈkæn.ən.tʃɛt/The name of a 17th-century Narragansett sachem (chief), Canonicus, also known as Canonchet.
canoness
nounC2
/ˈkanənəs/A woman belonging to a Christian religious community living under a rule (canon) but not necessarily taking solemn vows.
canonical
adjectivenounC1
/kəˈnɒnɪk(ə)l/Conforming to a general rule, principle, or accepted standard; authoritative.
canonical age
nounC2
/kəˈnɒnɪkəl eɪdʒ/A specific age fixed by ecclesiastical law or tradition for eligibility to receive a sacrament, hold an office, or be bound by a particular regulation.
canonical hour
nounC2
/kəˈnɒn.ɪ.kəl ˈaʊə(r)/One of the seven fixed times of daily prayer in traditional Christian liturgy (e.g., matins, vespers).
canonicals
plural-nounC2
/kəˈnɒn.ɪ.kəlz/The plural form of 'canonical', referring to things that conform to a general rule, standard, or accepted principle; often used in technical contexts to denote a standard or authoritative form.
canonicate
nounC2
/kəˈnɒn.ɪ.kət/the office, rank, or status of a canon (a member of a cathedral chapter or other clergy body).
canonicity
nounC1
/ˌkanəˈnɪsɪti/The quality or state of being canonical; conformity to the accepted rules, standards, or principles of a particular field, especially religious scripture or literary works.
canonicus
nounVery Rare
/kəˈnɒnɪkəs/Relating to or in accordance with a church canon; a cleric under a religious rule (primarily in historical/Roman Catholic contexts).
canonist
nounC2/Rare
/ˈkanənɪst/An expert in or advocate of ecclesiastical law or canon law.
canonize
verbverb-transitiveC2
/ˈkanənʌɪz/To officially declare someone a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.
canonry
nounRare / Technical
/ˈkanənri/The office, position, or benefice of a canon in a cathedral or collegiate church.
canons regular
plural-nounLow
/ˈkænənz ˈrɛɡjʊlə/Members of certain religious orders in the Roman Catholic Church who live in community under a rule (canon) and are typically priests, combining communal monastic life with active ministry such as parish work or education.
canonsburg
nounVery Low
/ˈkæn.ənz.bɜːɡ/A proper noun naming a specific geographical place.
canonship
nounVery Low
/ˈkænənʃɪp/The office, position, or dignity of a canon (a member of a cathedral chapter or a clergy member living under a rule).
canoodle
verbverb-ambitransitiveC2/Rare
/kəˈnuːd(ə)l/To kiss and cuddle amorously; to engage in affectionate touching and petting.

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