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can·o·py
 canopy
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- pronunciation:
- kae
n
pi
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
canopies |
| definition 1: |
a large piece of fabric that is held up by poles and hangs over a space.
A beautiful lace canopy hangs over her bed.The canopy is being set up for the wedding ceremony.- synonyms:
- covering
- similar words:
- awning, canvas, cover, marquee
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| definition 2: |
something high in the air or sky that is spread out over the earth. The top layer of branches and leaves in a rainforest, for example, is called a canopy.
We camped out under the canopy of stars.The canopy of the rainforest is the habitat of this kind of bird.- similar words:
- cover, covering, envelope, roof, spread
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