canna

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

canna
    n 1: any plant of the genus Canna having large sheathing leaves
         and clusters of large showy flowers

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Canna \Can"na\, n. [It.]
   A measure of length in Italy, varying from six to seven feet.
   See {Cane}, 4.
   [1913 Webster]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Canna \Can"na\, n. [L., a reed. See {Cane}.] (Bot.)
   A genus of tropical plants, with large leaves and often with
   showy flowers. The Indian shot ({Canna Indica}) is found in
   gardens of the northern United States.
   [1913 Webster]

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