Etymology

Grand Canal

Today it means: A channel in Venice, Italy. It forms one of the major water-traffic corridors in the city. Full definition →

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  1. Italian · calque ofCanal Grande
  2. English todayGrand Canal

* (channel in Venice, Italy): Calque of Italian Canal Grande.

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