CANNA

canna

(noun) any plant of the genus Canna having large sheathing leaves and clusters of large showy flowers

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

canna (plural cannas)

Any member of the genus Canna of tropical plants with large leaves and often showy flowers.

Etymology 2

Verb

canna

(Scotland, Jamaica) Contraction of can not; cannot.

Etymology 3

Noun

canna (plural cannas)

(historical) A measure of length in Italy, varying from six to seven feet.

Source: Wiktionary


Can"na, n. Etym: [It.]

Definition: A measure of length in Italy, varying from six to seven feet. See Cane, 4.

Can"na, n. Etym: [L., a reed. See Cane.] (Bot.)

Definition: A genus of tropical plants, with large leaves and often with showy flowers. The Indian shot. (C. Indica) is found in gardens of the northern United States.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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