canyon

The definition of a canyon is a deep ravine or gorge that typically exists between two cliffs.

(noun)

A deep ravine carved by the Colorado River calledThe Grand Canyon is an example of a canyon.

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noun

a long, narrow valley between high cliffs, often with a stream flowing through it

Origin: AmSp cañón < Sp, a pipe, tube, gorge < caño, a tube < L canna, a reed: see cane

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also ca·ñon

noun

A narrow chasm with steep cliff walls, cut into the earth by running water; a gorge.

Origin:

Origin: Spanish cañon

Origin: , augmentative of caña, tube, cane

Origin: , from Latin canna, reed; see cane

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