Phrase guide

enigmatic canon

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of puzzle canon.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: puzzle canon

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a canon in which the entrances of successive parts were indicated by cryptic symbols and devices (popular in the 15th and 16th centuries)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: enigma canon, enigmatical canon, riddle canon

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: canon

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