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 sanctuary sanctuary /ˈsæŋktʃuːˌɛri/

noun

  1. Area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing  ( bema , sanctuary , chancel )
    area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
     The choir stood in the chancel, singing hymns during the service.
    The choir stood in the chancel, singing hymns during the service.
  2. A shelter from danger or hardship  ( asylum , refuge , sanctuary )
    a shelter from danger or hardship
  3. A consecrated place where sacred objects are kept  ( sanctuary )
    a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept


 canon canon /ˈkænən/

noun

  1. () A rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy  ( canon )
    a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
     The neoclassical canon
    the neoclassical canon
     Canons of polite society
    canons of polite society
  2. A collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the Bible recognized by any Christian church as genuine and inspired  ( canon )
    a collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the Bible recognized by any Christian church as genuine and inspired
  3. A complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church  ( canon )
    a complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church
  4. A contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other parts  ( canon )
    a contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other parts
     Johann Pachelbel's "Canon in D" is a popular example of a canon in classical music.
    Johann Pachelbel's "Canon in D" is a popular example of a canon in classical music.
  5. A ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall  ( canon , canyon )
    a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
      The breathtaking canyon stretched as far as the eye could see, its towering cliffs a testament to the power of erosion.
    The breathtaking canyon stretched as far as the eye could see, its towering cliffs a testament to the power of erosion.
  6. A priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter  ( canon )
    a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter


 waxflower waxflower /ˈwæksˌflaʊər/

noun

  1. Small waxy white or pinkish-white saprophytic woodland plant having scalelike leaves and a nodding flower; turns black with age  ( Indian pipe , Monotropa uniflora , waxflower )
    small waxy white or pinkish-white saprophytic woodland plant having scalelike leaves and a nodding flower; turns black with age
  2. Epiphytic clusia of British Guiana  ( Clusia insignis , waxflower )
    epiphytic clusia of British Guiana
  3. Twining woody vine of Madagascar having thick dark waxy evergreen leaves and clusters of large fragrant waxy white flowers along the stems; widely cultivated in warm regions  ( Madagascar jasmine , Stephanotis floribunda , waxflower )
    twining woody vine of Madagascar having thick dark waxy evergreen leaves and clusters of large fragrant waxy white flowers along the stems; widely cultivated in warm regions


 fishing fishing /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

noun

  1. () The act of someone who fishes as a diversion  ( sportfishing , fishing )
    the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
     Fishing is a relaxing outdoor activity enjoyed by many people around the world
    Fishing is a relaxing outdoor activity enjoyed by many people around the world
  2. The occupation of catching fish for a living  ( fishing )
    the occupation of catching fish for a living
     Fishing has been a traditional means of livelihood for many coastal communities.
    Fishing has been a traditional means of livelihood for many coastal communities.