noun

canes

kaynz

Canes (noun) means plural of cane; often used specifically for a genus of temperate bamboo native to the Americas. Example: “Thickets of native canes once lined the riverbanks of the southern US.”

noun

Plural of cane; often used specifically for a genus of temperate bamboo native to the Americas.

"Thickets of native canes once lined the riverbanks of the southern US."

How to use canes

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In plain EnglishMore than one cane, especially referring to bamboo-like plants.

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Rhymes for canes

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What does “canes” mean?

The word “canes” means plural of cane; often used specifically for a genus of temperate bamboo native to the Americas. In plain terms, more than one cane, especially referring to bamboo-like plants.

How do you pronounce “canes”?

“Canes” is pronounced kaynz (/keɪnz/ in IPA).

How do you use “canes” in a sentence?

Here is “canes” used in a sentence: “Thickets of native canes once lined the riverbanks of the southern US.”

What part of speech is “canes”?

“Canes” is a noun.