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canna (kan′ə)

noun

any of a genus (Canna) of the canna family of broad-leaved tropical plants, often grown for ornament because of the striking foliage and brilliant flowers

Etymology: ModL < L: see cane

adjective

designating a family (Cannaceae) of monocotyledonous plants (order Zingiberales)

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canna Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: Exotic and jungle plants including cannas, gingers, bananas, tree ferns, palms, bamboos and aroids.

Modifies a noun

  • lily: Canna lilies are a sub-tropical tender perennial ( 55 species in all ) that come in a huge range of ' hot ' colors.

Noun used with modifier

  • ye: The causal link is there for all to see: ye canna ' change the laws of physics.
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