"canonic" meaning in English

See canonic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more canonic [comparative], most canonic [superlative]
Etymology: From Late Latin canonicus (“canonic”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|la-lat|canonicus||canonic}} Late Latin canonicus (“canonic”) Head templates: {{en-adj}} canonic (comparative more canonic, superlative most canonic)
  1. canonical Derived forms: canonicity, non-canonic, uncanonic
    Sense id: en-canonic-en-adj-De64-h27 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries, Canon law
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