canopy

CEFRB2

/ˈkæ.nə.pi/

noun

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  1. 01

    noun

    A covering or roof made of cloth or branches.

  2. 02

    noun

    The upper layer of branches in a forest.

Examples

  • You'll only see them in the uppermost canopy.

  • This tree has a large canopy.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

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noun

Extra meanings

  1. Any overhanging or projecting roof structure, typically over entrances or doors.

  2. The zone of the highest foliage and branches of a forest.

  3. A high cover providing shelter, such as a cloth supported above an object, particularly over a bed.

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In context

  • 1850, The Madras Journal of Literature and Science, Vol. XVI, No. 38, Vepery: J.P. Bantleman, p. 366, The walls of the vestibule and passage passing round the sanctuary, are covered with compartments holding high reliefs of Buddha seated on a lotus, the stem...

  • 2013, Tara Morris, “Canopying In Rio Claro,” colombiareports.com, 11 March, 2013, If you’re looking for a little adventure in Colombia, look no further than canopying through Rio Claro’s lush, secluded jungle, located just five hours bus ride from either Mede...

  • 2013, Tara Morris, “Canopying In Rio Claro,” colombiareports.com, 11 March, 2013, If you’re looking for a little adventure in Colombia, look no further than canopying through Rio Claro’s lush, secluded jungle, located just five hours bus ride from either Medellin or Bogota.

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Origin

noun

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.