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How do you spell Canopy?

Correct spelling

canopy

Remember the mosquito net origin: CAN-O-PY, like 'can of peas' but ending in Y.

Why is canopy spelled this way?

From Greek konopeion, a mosquito net. KONOPS (mosquito). A canopy was originally protection from insects, not rain or sun — a net hung over beds in warm climates.

Common misspellings of canopy

canapecannopycanopiecanapy

Example

The forest canopy filtered the sunlight into dappled patterns on the ground.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell canopy?+
The correct spelling is "canopy". Remember the mosquito net origin: CAN-O-PY, like 'can of peas' but ending in Y.
Is it canape or canopy?+
The correct spelling is "canopy", not "canape".

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