canya
Catalan
Etymology
From Latin canna (“reed”), from Ancient Greek κάννα (kánna, “reed”), from Akkadian 𒄀 (qanû, “reed”), from Sumerian 𒄀𒈾 (gi.na).
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
- canya dolça
- canyamel
Further reading
- “canya” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.
- “canya” in Gran Diccionari de la Llengua Catalana, Grup Enciclopèdia Catalana.
- “canya” in Diccionari normatiu valencià, Acadèmia Valenciana de la Llengua.
- “canya” in Diccionari català-valencià-balear, Antoni Maria Alcover and Francesc de Borja Moll, 1962.
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