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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   The site where Jesus miraculously turned water into wine.

Example

More examples

"On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee."

Etymology

Borrowed through Latin from Ancient Greek Κανά (Kaná); possibly from Hebrew קָנֶה (qané, “reed”).

Related phrases

Pre-Cana

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