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canne

canne

See also: canné

English

Verb

canne

  1. Obsolete spelling of can

French

Etymology

From Latin canna (reed), from Ancient Greek κάννα (kánna, reed), from Akkadian 𒄀 (qanû, reed), from Sumerian 𒄀𒈾 (gi.na).

Pronunciation

Noun

canne f (plural cannes)

  1. cane; stick
  2. (familiar) peg; leg
  3. rod; fishing rod

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Derived terms

  • canne anglaise
  • sucre à canne

Italian

Noun

canne f pl

  1. plural of canna

Norman

Etymology

Borrowing from Old Norse kanna (big cup).

Noun

canne f (plural cannes)

  1. (Jersey) jug, can

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