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.”
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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
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore than one cane, especially referring to bamboo-like plants.
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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.
