n. law; code, especially ecclesiastical; criterion; authentic or accepted books especially of Bible; list; Music, part-song in which opening passage is strictly repeated. canonical, a. according to ecclesiastical law; authentic; legal. canonicals, n.pl. clergyman's costume or robes. canonics, n. study of canon of Bible.
Green stands for the country's natural resources. White represents peace, justice, and unity. Blue recalls the sea and the capital Freetown's natural harbour. Effective date: 27 April 1961.