noun
Cana
KAY-nuh
Cana (noun) means the biblical village where, according to the Gospel of John, Jesus turned water into wine. Example: “The wedding at Cana is often referenced in Christian art.”
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The biblical village where, according to the Gospel of John, Jesus turned water into wine.
"The wedding at Cana is often referenced in Christian art."
How to use Cana
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA place name from the New Testament, associated with Jesus's first recorded miracle.
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Etymology
From Greek Kana, possibly ultimately from a Hebrew word for "reed".
Rhymes for Cana
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What does “Cana” mean?
The word “Cana” means the biblical village where, according to the Gospel of John, Jesus turned water into wine. In plain terms, a place name from the New Testament, associated with Jesus's first recorded miracle.
How do you pronounce “Cana”?
“Cana” is pronounced KAY-nuh (/ˈkeɪnə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cana” in a sentence?
Here is “Cana” used in a sentence: “The wedding at Cana is often referenced in Christian art.”
What part of speech is “Cana”?
“Cana” is a noun.
Where does the word “Cana” come from?
The word “Cana” comes from Hebrew. From Greek Kana, possibly ultimately from a Hebrew word for "reed".
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