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canopy

/kænəpi/ noun · British & US
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What does canopy mean?

noun

A covering of foliage or flowers over a tree or a structure, or a roof or covering for an aircraft or vehicle. A layer of air or gas that surrounds the Earth or another celestial body.

Example

"The dense canopy of the rainforest blocked out most of the sunlight."

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