canna

noun can·na \ˈka-nə\

Definition of CANNA

: any of a genus (Canna of the family Cannaceae) of tropical herbs with simple stems, large leaves, and a terminal raceme of irregular flowers

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New Latin, genus name, from Latin, reed — more at cane

First Known Use: 1664

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