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Canada has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

"the border between the United States and Canada is the longest unguarded border in the world"

2

A country bordering a larger country that shares many similarities with it, but is overshadowed by the more prominent larger.

"The old Portuguese recipe called for a canada of fine red wine to make the dessert."

3

A former liquid measure of four quartilhos, especially used for wine.

In plain English: Canada is a big country located north of the United States known for its cold weather and maple syrup.

"She bought some maple syrup when she visited Canada last summer."

Proper Noun
1

A country in North America.

"Canada is a vast country in North America known for its diverse landscapes and rich natural resources."

Example Sentences
"She bought some maple syrup when she visited Canada last summer." noun
"The maple syrup from Canada is famous around the world." noun
"Many tourists visit Canada every year to see the northern lights." noun
"She plans to move to Canada next spring for better job opportunities." noun
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Origin

The name Canada comes from the French word Canada, which was borrowed from an Algonquian term meaning "village" or "settlement." This original word likely derives from a root shared with other Iroquoian languages that also refer to settlements.

Rhyming Words
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