cane

Meaning

1. A plant with simple stems, like bamboo or sugar cane, or the stem thereof
2. A plant with simple stems, like bamboo or sugar cane, or the stem thereof
3. A plant with simple stems, like bamboo or sugar cane, or the stem thereof
4. A plant with simple stems, like bamboo or sugar cane, or the stem thereof
5. The stem of such a plant adapted for use as a tool
6. The stem of such a plant adapted for use as a tool
7. The stem of such a plant adapted for use as a tool
8. A rod-shaped tool or device, resembling the stem of the plant.
9. A rod-shaped tool or device, resembling the stem of the plant.
10. A rod-shaped tool or device, resembling the stem of the plant.
11. Split rattan, as used in wickerwork and basketry.
12. A local European measure of length; the canna.

stick

pitpit

supple stick

whipping rod

malacca

Arundinaria

wild cane

walking-staff

baton, cane

belabour

Frequency

Pronounced as (IPA)

/keɪn/

From Middle English cane, canne, from Old French cane (“sugar cane”), from Latin canna (“reed”), from Ancient Greek κάννα (kánna), from Akkadian 𒄀 (qanû, “reed”), from Sumerian 𒄀𒈾 (gi.na). Doublet of canna and kaneh. Related to channel and canal.

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