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canopy

ca·nopy

UK/ˈkæ.nə.pi/ US/ˈkænʌpi/ uncommon
noun (3) verb (1)

noun

1.
2.

the umbrella-like part of a parachute that fills with air

3.

a covering (usually of cloth) that serves as a roof to shelter an area from the weather

verb

1.

cover with a canopy

Origin

From Middle English canapy, canepie, canapee, canape, canope, from Old French conopé, Medieval Latin canapeum, canopeum, from Latin cōnōpēum (“mosquito net, canopy”), from Ancient Greek κωνωπεῖον (kōnōpeîon, “mosquito net”), from Ancient Greek κώνωψ (kṓnōps, “mosquito”), of uncertain origin. More at Ancient Greek κώνωψ (kṓnōps). Doublet of canapé and conopeum.

Phrases

  • canopy bed
  • canopy piloting
  • canopy shyness
  • pram canopy

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