CANNAS

Noun

cannas

plural of canna

Source: Wiktionary


CANNA

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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