canorous

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

melodious; musical.

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, adverb ca·no·rous·ness, noun

Words nearby canorous

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

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, adverb canorousness, noun

Word Origin for canorous

C17: from Latin canōrus, from canere to sing