[1] : 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
see also:
cane 

[2] : 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
see also:
cane canna indica 

[3] : WordNet (r) 2.0

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

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