How the Spanish language influenced English with the word 'canyon'

'Canyon' is a word borrowed from Spanish 'canyon'. The word entered the English language some time around 1834.

canyon [noun] [1834]

• a deep narrow valley with steep sides and often with a stream flowing through it
• something resembling a canyon

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Etymology: American Spanish 'cañón' probably alteration of obsolete Spanish 'callón' augmentative of 'calle' street, from Latin 'callis' footpath

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