Canions

/ˈkænjənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of canion; multiple deep gorges or narrow steep-sided valleys.

Etymology

Regular English plural of canion, formed by adding -s.

Kelly Says

The American Southwest has so many famous canions—the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Zion Canyon—that 'canions' became synonymous with the entire landscape and tourism identity of that region.

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