‖n. [ Amer. Sp. dim. See cañon. ] [ Southwestern U. S. ] 1. A small cañon. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
2. A narrow passage or lane through chaparral or a forest. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. [ Cf. F. canonicité. ] The state or quality of being canonical; agreement with the canon. [ 1913 Webster ]