3 definitions found From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: canna noun: any plant of the genus Canna having large sheathing leaves and clusters of large showy flowers From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]: Canna \Can"na\, noun [It.] A measure of length in Italy, varying from six to seven feet. See {Cane}, 4. || From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]: Canna \Can"na\, noun [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.

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