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The plural of cannon may be either cannon or cannons.

Both forms are commonly accepted in both American and UK English. The term cannons is most commonly utilised in Australia and New Zealand.

The Oxford English Dictionary indicates that the term "cannons" was in use as early as 1525, whereas "cannon" only began to be used from 1596.

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The spelling "cannon" is a weapon or similar projectile launcher.

The homophone is "canon" (a body of work, or rules, or church laws). The word is sometimes used to define the inclusion or exclusion of works from the official group.

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