Definition of canna Canna
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What does canna mean?
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NounPlural: cannas |
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| canna - any plant of the genus Canna having large sheathing leaves and clusters of large showy flowers | ||
| herbaceous plant, herb aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities | ||
| genus canna type and sole genus of the Cannaceae: perennial lily-like herbs of New World tropics | ||
| canna generalis, canna lily plants grown for their large bright yellow to red flowers | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- canna (n.)
A measure of length in Italy, varying from six to seven feet. See Cane, 4. - canna (n.)
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.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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canna
kan′na, n. a genus of reed-like plants—Indian shot: the upright stem of a candlestick, &c.: the tube by which the wine was taken from the chalice. [L., a reed.] -
canna
kan′na, n. cotton-grass. [Gael. cánach.]
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🔤- canna, noun, singular of cannas.
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