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	Canopy may refer to: Canopy (building) Canopy (building) A canopy is an overhead roof or structure that is able to provide shade or shelter. A canopy can also be a tent, generally without a floor.A canopy is an architectural projection that provides weather protection, identity or decoration, and is supported by the building to which it is attached and a ground mounting, by not less than... , an overhead roof or structure that provides shade or other shelter Baldachin Baldachin A baldachin, or baldaquin , is a canopy of state over an altar or throne. It had its beginnings as a cloth canopy, but in other cases it is a sturdy, permanent Architecture feature, particularly over high altars in cathedrals, where such a structure may be called a ciborium when it is sufficiently architectural in... , a cloth or permanent architectural feature that hangs over an altar or throne as a symbol of authority Umbraculum or Ombrellino, a canopy awarded by the pope Pope The Pope is the Bishop of Rome, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church and head of state of Vatican City. The current pope is Pope Benedict XVI, who was elected April 19, 2005 in Papal conclave, 2005.... to basilica Basilica The Latin word basilica , was originally used to describe a ancient Rome public building , usually located in the Forum of a Roman town. In Hellenistic cities, public basilicas appeared in the 2nd century BC.... s Canopy (forest) Canopy (forest) Canopy refers to the aboveground portion of a plant community or crop, formed by Crown_.Canopy is also the term for the upper layer or zone of a forest, formed by Crown_ and including other biological organisms .... , the habitat found at the uppermost level of a mature forest Motorola Canopy, wireless broadband solutions Aircraft canopy, the transparent enclosure over the cockpit of an aircraft Bubble canopy Bubble canopy A bubble canopy is a Aircraft canopy made like a soap bubble, which attempts to provide 360? vision to the pilot.... , a type of aircraft canopy Vehicle canopy Vehicle canopy A vehicle canopy is a rarely used type of door for cars. It has no official name so it is also known as an articulated canopy, bubble canopy, cockpit canopy, canopy door, or simply a canopy.... a type of overhead door for a vehicle Canopy (Parachute) Canopy (Parachute) The term *Canopy* is used by Parachuting or parachutists to describe the actual parachute itself, as opposed to the parachute system as a whole.... , Reference to The cloth and suspension line portion of a parachute rather than the whole parachute system Canopy Group Canopy Group The Canopy Group is an investment firm founded by Ray Noorda, headquartered in Lindon, Utah. It serves as the parent company of various technology companies.... , a U.S. investment firm Honda Canopy Honda Canopy The Honda Gyro is a family of small, three-wheeled, single-occupant vehicles sold primarily in Japan, and often used for delivery or express service.... , a three-wheeled automobile from Honda Vapor canopy is a creationist idea which states that the earth was surrounded by a "canopy" of water The Chuppah Chuppah A *chuppah* is a canopy traditionally used in Jewish view of marriage. It consists of a cloth or sheet, sometimes a tallit, stretched or supported over four poles, or sometimes carried by attendants to the ceremony.... , the canopy used in Jewish wedding ceremonies Canopy (vine) Canopy (vine) The canopy of a grapevine includes the parts of the vine visible above ground-the trunk, cordon, stems, leaves, and grape. Canopy management of the canopy is an important viticultural task due to its affect on grape yield s, quality, vigour and the prevention of various grape diseases and fungus.... , the part of a grapevine Grapevine The term Grapevine may refer to:* Grapevine Talk, a online software product used for collaboration and voice communications with groups of people... visible above ground.