קניון

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Hebrew

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "IL" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. (properly) IPA(key): /kanˈjon/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "IL" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. (commonly) IPA(key): /ˈken.jon/
  • The pronunciation /ˈken.jon/ is a result of the influence of English canyon, but applies to both etymologies.

Etymology 1

From the root ק־נ־ה (q-n-), whence קָנָה (kaná, “to buy”).

Noun

קַנְיוֹן • (kanyon) m

  1. shopping mall
Descendants
  • → Russian: каньон (kanʹon)

Etymology 2

Ultimately from Spanish cañón.

Noun

קַנְיוֹן • (kanyon) m

  1. canyon
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