Canela
[kaˈne.la]Meaning
Portuguese feminine noun from Latin cannella, "small reed"
Background Story
A contributor's submission records Canela as a rare feminine given name in Spanish. As a Portuguese feminine noun it is inherited from Latin cannella, "small reed". Cannella, Canella and Canela are also recorded as surnames, from Latin canna, "small cane".
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