Canna
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkænə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Canna is a noun meaning Any member of the genus Canna of tropical plants with large leaves and often showy flowers.
Meaning
Any member of the genus Canna of tropical plants with large leaves and often showy flowers.
More Meanings
- (Scotland, Cumbria, Jamaica) Contraction of can + not: cannot.
- (historical) A measure of length in Italy, varying from six to seven feet.
- (slang, in combination) Clipping of cannabis.
Example Sentences
I canna' change the laws of physics.
A palisade of Canary palms formed an honour guard along the verges, while beds of golden cannas flamed from the central reservation.
Still, some of Mr. Cooper’s tender salvias are wintering over, and he plans to leave a few clumps of cannas in the ground next fall.
No high holiday is complete without an appropriate spread of canna-accessories—and we’re talking about more than just a glasstastic collection of pipes and bowls.
Word Forms
- cannas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ungentle, canarium, aliipoe, cycas, cannabis, achira.
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