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Catalan
Etymology
Inherited from Latin canna (“reed”), from Ancient Greek κάννα (kánna, “reed”). Compare Spanish caña.
Pronunciation
Noun
canya f (plural canyes)
- cane (plant with simple stems)
- reed (stiff grass-like plant)
- small glass of beer
- rod, fishing rod
- 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.
- drinking straw
- Synonym: palla
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