Where does “canna” come from?
canna (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek κάννα, from Akkadian 𒄀, from Sumerian 𒄀 — reed; a certain unit of length.
canna (Latin): A reed, cane; Anything made of reed or cane;...
Definitions
- A reed, cane; Anything made of reed or cane;...
Ancestry of “canna”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | κάννα | giant reed; reed mat |
| 2 | Akkadian | 𒄀 | reed; a certain unit of length |
| 3 | Sumerian | 𒄀 | reed; a certain unit of length |
Words derived from “canna”