small cane

/smɔl keɪn/
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Other forms: small canes

Definitions of small cane
  1. noun
    small cane of watery or moist areas in southern United States
    synonyms: Arundinaria tecta, switch cane
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    type of:
    bamboo
    woody tropical grass having hollow woody stems; mature canes used for construction and furniture
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