cane

English

[kʰeɪn]

noun
Definitions
  • A plant with simple stems, like bamboo or sugar cane, or the stem thereof
  • The stem of such a plant adapted for use as a tool
  • a rod-shaped tool or device, somewhat like a cane
  • (uncountable) Split rattan, as used in wickerwork, basketry and the like
  • A local European measure of length; the canna.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English cane derived from Old French cane (ship, sugar cane, boat, waterbird) derived from Latin canna (reed, cane, tube, canne, a reed) derived from Ancient Greek κάννα (reed) derived from Akkadian 𒄀 (reed) derived from Sumerian 𒄀𒈾 (reed).

Origin

Sumerian

𒄀𒈾

Gloss

reed

Concept
Semantic Field

Agriculture and vegetation

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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