canya

Catalan

Etymology

From Latin canna (“reed”), from Ancient Greek κάννα (kánna, “reed”), from Akkadian 𒄀 (qanû, “reed”), from Sumerian 𒄀𒈾 (gi.na).

Pronunciation

(Balearic, Central) IPA^(key): /ˈka.ɲə/

(Valencian) IPA^(key): /ˈka.ɲa/

Noun

canya f (plural canyes)

cane (plant with simple stems)
reed (stiff grass-like plant)
small glass of beer
rod, fishing rod

Derived terms

canya de sucre

Further reading

“canya” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.

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