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cannons

|can/nons|

/ˈkænənz/

(cannon)

large artillery piece

Base Form	Plural
cannon	cannons

Etymology

Etymology Information

'cannon' originates from Old Italian, specifically the word 'cannone', where 'canna' meant 'tube' or 'reed'.

Historical Evolution

'cannone' transformed into the French word 'canon', and eventually became the modern English word 'cannon'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'tube' or 'reed', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'large artillery piece'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

plural form of 'cannon', a large, heavy piece of artillery, typically mounted on wheels, formerly used in warfare.

The museum displayed several historical cannons from the 18th century.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45