a hollow or pithy usu flexible jointed stem of some reeds and grasses, e.g. bamboo
any of various tall woody grasses or reeds, esp sugarcane
a long woody flowering or fruiting stem, esp of a raspberry
a walking stick, esp one made from a cane
a cane or rod used to give beatings, or the punishment so inflicted
a length of split rattan used in basketry, wickerwork, etc
[Middle English via Old French and Old Provençal from Latin canna, from Greek kanna, of Semitic origin]