noun
Cana
KAY-nuh
noun
1
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".