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Catalan

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Etymology

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Inherited from Latin canna (reed), from Ancient Greek κάννα (kánna, reed). Compare Spanish caña.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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canya f (plural canyes)

  1. cane (plant with simple stems)
  2. reed (stiff grass-like plant)
  3. small glass of beer
  4. rod, fishing rod
  5. a type of a pastry with a sweet or savoury filling
    També fem coca dolça i pastes, com ara madalenes, croissants, canyes de xocolata i crema.
    We also make cakes and pastries, such as madeleines, croissants, chocolate croissants, and napoleons.
  6. drinking straw
    Synonym: palla

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