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Cannae

KA-nee

Cannae (name) means a village in southeastern Italy, famous as the site of Hannibal's decisive victory over Rome in 216 BC. Example: “The Battle of Cannae is still studied at military academies.”

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A village in southeastern Italy, famous as the site of Hannibal's decisive victory over Rome in 216 BC.
"The Battle of Cannae is still studied at military academies."
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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Cannae.

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Cannae” mean?

The word “Cannae” means a village in southeastern Italy, famous as the site of Hannibal's decisive victory over Rome in 216 BC.

How do you pronounce “Cannae”?

“Cannae” is pronounced KA-nee (/ˈkæniː/ in IPA).

How do you use “Cannae” in a sentence?

Here is “Cannae” used in a sentence: “The Battle of Cannae is still studied at military academies.”

What part of speech is “Cannae”?

“Cannae” is a name.

Where does the word “Cannae” come from?

The word “Cannae” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin Cannae.

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