canions / canyons [ˈkæniəns]
canions – n. pl. also written cannons – ornamental rolls which terminated the breeches or hose at the knees. Many styles of breeches were worn over Canions, or cannions which were tight fitting, full length, hose.
canyons – n. pl. of canyon – a deep narrow valley with steep sides and often with a stream flowing through it