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10 Language-to-English Dictionariescanyon
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kanyon
"Le Grand Canyon est une merveille naturelle."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often formed by the erosion of a river.
"The Grand Canyon is one of the most famous natural landmarks in the United States." - 2
A geographical feature characterized by a steep-sided valley.
"The hikers carefully descended into the canyon to explore its unique rock formations."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'cañón', meaning tube, pipe, or canyon, which is a diminutive of 'caño' (tube). The term entered the English language in the 19th century through explorers and geologists describing the deep, steep-walled gorges of the American West.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Canyon" is said worldwide
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canyon
Transliteration: kanyon
"Le Grand Canyon est une merveille naturelle."
Schlucht
Transliteration: shluht
"Die Schlucht ist atemberaubend."
canyon
Transliteration: kanyon
"Il Grand Canyon è una delle meraviglie naturali."
cañón
Transliteration: kañon
"El cañón es impresionante."
cânion
Transliteration: kan-yun
"O cânion é uma atração turística popular."
कैन्यन
Transliteration: kainyan
"ग्रैंड कैन्यन एक प्रसिद्ध प्राकृतिक स्थल है।"
峡谷
Transliteration: xiágǔ
"大峡谷是一个著名的自然景观。"
협곡
Transliteration: hyeobgok
"그 협곡은 경이롭습니다."
峡谷
Transliteration: kyōkoku
"グランドキャニオンは有名な観光地です。"
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