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canyon
noun can·yon \ˈkan-yən\
: a deep valley with steep rock sides and often a stream or river flowing through it
Full Definition of CANYON
1
: a deep narrow valley with steep sides and often with a stream flowing through it
2
: something resembling a canyon <the city's concrete canyons>
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Variants of CANYON
can·yon also ca·ñon \ˈkan-yən\
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Origin of CANYON
American Spanish cañón, probably alteration of obsolete Spanish callón, augmentative of calle street, from Latin callis footpath
First Known Use: 1834
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CANYON Defined for Kids
canyon
noun can·yon \ˈkan-yən\
Definition of CANYON for Kids
: a deep valley with steep sides and often a stream flowing through it
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