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sanctuary
sanctuary
/ˈsæŋktʃuːˌɛri/
noun
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.
A shelter from danger or hardship
(
asylum
,
refuge
,
sanctuary
)
a shelter from danger or hardship
A consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
(
sanctuary
)
a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
canon
canon
/ˈkænən/
noun
(
)
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
Epiphytic clusia of British Guiana
(
Clusia insignis
,
waxflower
)
epiphytic clusia of British Guiana
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
(
)
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
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.
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