canon

As nouns the difference between canoe and canon

is that canoe is while canon is .

As nouns the difference between taxonomy and canon

is that taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while canon is a generally accepted principle; a rule.

As nouns the difference between canon and classic

is that canon is a generally accepted principle; a rule while classic is a perfect and/or early example of a particular style.

As an adjective classic is

of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.

As nouns the difference between canon and elocutio

is that canon is a generally accepted principle; a rule while elocutio is one of the five canons of classical rhetoric: the mastery of stylistic elements.

As nouns the difference between canon and residentiary

is that canon is while residentiary is a canon who has an official residence.

As an adjective residentiary is

of, pertaining to, or having residence (especially official residence).

As nouns the difference between canon and inventio

is that canon is while inventio is one of the five canons of classical rhetoric: the method used for the discovery of arguments.

As nouns the difference between canon and canonicals

is that canon is while canonicals is .

As a noun canon

is a generally accepted principle; a rule.

As an adjective protocanonical is

describing the first (authorized) canon of books of scripture.