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canada
nounHigh
/ˈkænədə/A sovereign country in North America, bordered by the United States to the south.
canada act
nounLow
/ˈkænədə ækt/The formal legal instrument (Act of Parliament) that patriated the Canadian Constitution from the United Kingdom to Canada in 1982.
canada balsam
nounC2
/ˈkænədə ˈbɔːlsəm/A yellowish, transparent resin obtained from the balsam fir tree (Abies balsamea), used historically as a cement in optics and microscopy.
canada bluegrass
nounLow frequency (technical/specialist term)
/ˈkænədə ˈbluːˌɡrɑːs/A perennial grass species (Poa compressa) native to Europe but naturalized in North America, commonly found in dry, rocky, or disturbed habitats.
canada day
nounC1
/ˈkænədə deɪ/The national day of Canada, celebrated on July 1st, marking the anniversary of Canadian Confederation on that date in 1867.
canada goose
nounB1
/ˈkænədə ɡuːs/A large wild goose native to North America, with a black head and neck, white cheeks, and a brown body.
canada jay
nounlow (specialized/regional)
/ˈkænədə dʒeɪ/A gray and white bird (Perisoreus canadensis) of the crow family, native to boreal and subalpine forests of North America, known for its bold, tame behaviour around humans.
canada lily
nounLow frequency; specialized/technical (botany, horticulture, regional naturalism)
/ˈkænədə ˈlɪli/A native North American perennial plant (Lilium canadense) with nodding, bell-shaped yellow to orange-red flowers, often found in moist meadows and woodland edges.
canada lynx
nounC1
/ˈkænədə lɪŋks/A medium-sized wild cat (Lynx canadensis) native to boreal forests of North America, characterized by tufted ears, large paws adapted for snow, and a short tail with a black tip.
canada mayflower
nounLow
/ˈkænədə ˈmeɪflaʊə/A low-growing, perennial wildflower native to the forests of North America, known for its clusters of small, fragrant white or pinkish flowers.
canada moonseed
nounVery low
/ˈkænədə ˈmuːnsiːd/A woody climbing vine native to North America, with distinctive crescent-shaped seeds and small greenish-white flowers.
canada thistle
nounMedium
/ˈkænədə ˈθɪs(ə)l/A perennial, invasive weed with spiny leaves and purple flowers, native to Eurasia but widespread in North America.
canadarm
nounC1
/ˈkænədɑːm/A robotic arm system designed and built in Canada for use on NASA's Space Shuttle program.
canadian
adjectivenounB1
/kəˈneɪ.di.ən/Relating to Canada, its people, or its culture.
canadian alliance
nounC2
/kəˌneɪ.di.ən əˈlaɪ.əns/The official name of a former right-of-center federal political party in Canada (2000-2003).
canadian bacon
nounB1
/kəˈneɪ.di.ən ˈbeɪ.kən/A type of cured and smoked pork product, typically made from the lean loin of the pig, which is sliced into round medallions.
canadian broadcasting corporation
nounC1
/kəˈneɪ.di.ən ˈbrɔːdˌkɑː.stɪŋ ˌkɒr.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/The national public broadcaster of Canada.
canadian english
nounMedium-high (common in geographical, cultural, and linguistic contexts)
/kəˈneɪ.di.ən ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/The variety of English spoken in Canada, characterized by a distinctive blend of British and American features.
canadian football
nounLow (Specialized)
/kəˌneɪ.di.ən ˈfʊt.bɔːl/The sport of football as played professionally and at amateur levels in Canada, following rules distinct from American football.
canadian forces
plural-nounB2
/kəˈneɪ.di.ən ˈfɔː.sɪz/The unified military forces of Canada, comprising the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Air Force.

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