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canya.

cane (plant with simple stems)

5 characters2 syllables approx.Català language

Meaning & usage

noun[ˈka.ɲə]Balearic, Central, Northern[ˈka.ɲa]Northwestern, Valencia
  1. cane (plant with simple stems)

    feminine
  2. reed (stiff grass-like plant)

    feminine
  3. small glass of beer

    feminine
  4. rod, fishing rod

    feminine
  5. a type of a pastry with a sweet or savoury filling

    feminine
    També fem coca dolça i pastes, com ara madalenes, croissants, canyes de xocolata i crema.
  6. drinking straw

    feminine
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Latin canna (“reed”), from Ancient Greek κάννα (kánna, “reed”). Compare Spanish caña.

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