Definition of "fanon" []

• A vestment reserved only for the Pope for use during a pontifical Mass. (noun)
• Part of a bishop's mitre. They are the tabs extending down from the mitre, often with a cross near the end of each. See lappet. (noun)
• A maniple. (noun)
• Elements introduced by fans which are not in the official canon of a fictional world but are widely believed to be or treated as if canonical. (noun)

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• "This is partially an exercise in fanon, in other words."
• "There are a couple other inaccuracies too, specifically regarding wands and potions brewing; some potions (in fanon, anyway, dunno about canon) require spells to be cast over them, etc."
• "It's called fanon—fan-generated canon—and it's still a controversial notion to the priesthood at Lucasfilm."