'''''Canonical''''' is an adjective derived from canon. ''Canon'' comes from the Greek word ''kanon'' "rule" (perhaps originally from ''kanna'' "reed", cognate to ''[[cane]]'') is used in various meanings. | '''''Canonical''''' is an adjective derived from canon. ''Canon'' comes from the Greek word ''kanon'' "rule" (perhaps originally from ''kanna'' "reed", cognate to ''[[cane]]'') is used in various meanings. |