Where does the Spanish word "cana" come from?
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I know what it means already, but i'd like to know the origin.
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updated Mar 15, 2010
posted by faitheporter
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"cana" = white hair "cana" = South America: jail, police "caña" = fishing stick
updated Mar 15, 2010
posted by ismarodri_uy
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You may wish to check the online version of the Diccionario de la Real Academia Española (http://buscon.rae.es), where both definition and etymology of all Spanish words is shown.
updated Mar 15, 2010
posted by Gekkosan
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Hi Faith. Welcome to the forum. There are a few definitions for "cana" in the dictionary. Which are you inquiring about?
updated Mar 15, 2010
posted by --Mariana--
