canorous

[ kuh-nawr-uh s, -nohr- ]
/ kəˈnɔr əs, -ˈnoʊr- /
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adjective

melodious; musical.

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Origin of canorous

1640–50; < Latin canōrus, equivalent to canōr- (stem of canor song, equivalent to can(ere) to sing + -or -or1) + -us -ous

OTHER WORDS FROM canorous

ca·no·rous·ly, adverbca·no·rous·ness, noun

Words nearby canorous

canoodle, canopic, canopic jar, canopus, canopy, canorous, canossa, canotier, canova, canrobert, cans
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Words related to canorous

vivid, vibrant, deep, bright, warm, resonant, strong, intense, catchy, symphonic, melodic, tuneful, musical, melodious, accordant, agreeable, clear, dulcet, euphonious, mellifluous

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British Dictionary definitions for canorous

canorous
/ (kəˈnɔːrəs) /

adjective

rare tuneful; melodious

Derived forms of canorous

canorously, adverbcanorousness, noun

Word Origin for canorous

C17: from Latin canōrus, from canere to sing
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