canya de sant Joan

Catalan

Etymology

Literally, cane of St. John.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): (Central) [ˈka.ɲə ðə ˈsaɲ ʒuˈan]
  • IPA(key): (Balearic) [ˈka.ɲə ðə ˈsaɲ ʒoˈan]
  • IPA(key): (Valencia) [ˈka.ɲa ðe ˈsaɲ d͡ʒoˈan]

Noun

canya de sant Joan f (plural canyes de sant Joan)

  1. giant reed (Arundo donax)
    Synonym: canya comuna

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