cane
|cane|
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/keɪn/
supportive stick
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cane' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'canna,' where 'canna' meant 'reed.'
Historical Evolution
'canna' transformed into the Old French word 'cane,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cane' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'reed or stalk,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'walking stick' and 'stem of a plant.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a long, slender stick, often made of wood or metal, used for support when walking.
He used a cane to help him walk after the surgery.
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Noun 2
the hollow, jointed stem of a tall grass, especially bamboo or sugarcane.
The sugarcane fields stretched for miles.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42