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Etymology · Akkadian

𒂵𒉡𒌑𒌝

3 English words descend from Akkadian 𒂵𒉡𒌑𒌝, most common first.

cannaAny member of the genus Canna of tropical plants with large leaves and often showy flowers.
cannulaA tube inserted into the body to drain or inject fluid.
cannoneerAn artillery soldier who maintains and operates (historical) a cannon, or (now) some other piece of heavy artillery.