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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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