canopy
Translation
canopy, covering
Examples
The bed had a beautiful silk canopy.
The bed had a beautiful silk canopy.
We walked under the dense forest canopy.
We walked under the dense forest canopy.
Grammar Patterns
((a canopy of sth.)) a covering formed by something A canopy of stars spread across the night sky.
Similar Words
Synonyms: covering, awning, shelter, shade
Etymology
From Greek 'kōnōpeion' meaning 'couch with mosquito curtains', originally referring to a cover to keep insects away.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'can of peas' held over your head to form a canopy, sheltering you from the rain.