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cannabin
nounC2
/ˈkænəbɪn/A chemical compound found in the cannabis plant, particularly referring to cannabinol (CBN).
cannabinoid
nounC1
/ˈkænəbɪnɔɪd/Any of a group of chemical compounds that act on cannabinoid receptors in the brain and body, found naturally in the cannabis plant or produced synthetically.
cannabinol
nounC2 (very low frequency)
/ˈkænəbɪnɒl/A mildly psychoactive cannabinoid compound found in the cannabis plant, particularly in aged or decarboxylated cannabis; a product of the oxidation of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
cannabis
nounB2
/ˈkænəbɪs/A psychoactive plant (Cannabis sativa) used for its intoxicating effects or for medicinal purposes; also refers to the dried flowers and leaves of this plant.
cannae
nounVery Low (in general English); Moderate (in specific Scottish dialect contexts); High (in historical/military contexts referring to the battle).
/ˈkæneɪ/ (for the battle); /ˈkæni/ or /kɑːˈneɪ/ (for the contraction, varying by Scottish dialect)A Scottish contraction of 'cannot' or 'can not', used in some dialects to express inability or impossibility.
canned heat
nounC2
/ˌkænd ˈhiːt/Alcohol-based fuel sold in a can, historically used for heating or cooking when conventional fuels are unavailable.
cannel coal
nounVery Low
/ˌkæn.əl ˈkəʊl/A type of bituminous coal that burns easily with a bright flame.
cannellini bean
nounMedium (Common in culinary/recipe contexts, low in general discourse)
/ˌkæn.əˌliː.ni ˈbiːn/A variety of kidney bean, white in colour, with an oval, slightly elongated shape and a creamy texture when cooked, commonly used in Italian cuisine.
cannelloni
plural-nounC1
/ˌkæn.əˈləʊ.ni/A type of pasta consisting of large tubes, typically filled with a savoury mixture and baked in a sauce.
cannelure
nounC2
/ˈkænəljʊə/A groove or fluting, typically one of several parallel such grooves, running lengthwise along a cylindrical object.
canner
nounC1
/ˈkænə(r)/A person or company that preserves food in cans; a factory or machine for canning food.
cannery
nounC2
/ˈkænəri/A factory where food, especially fish or fruit, is processed and sealed in metal cans for preservation.
cannes
nounB2
/kæn/A city on the French Riviera, famous for its annual international film festival.
cannetille
nounExtremely Low / Obscure
/ˌkanɪˈtiːl/A type of fine gold or silver wire embroidery or filigree work.
cannibal
adjectivenounC1
/ˈkænɪb(ə)l/A person who eats the flesh of other human beings.
cannibalism
nounC1
/ˈkænɪbəlɪzəm/The practice of eating the flesh of one's own species.
cannibalize
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
/ˈkanɪbəlʌɪz/To take parts from one machine, vehicle, or system to use in another, often causing damage to the source.
cannikin
nounRare / Archaic
/ˈkanɪkɪn/A small can, cup, or drinking vessel, typically made of metal.
canning
nounB2
/ˈkæn.ɪŋ/The process of preserving food by sealing it in airtight containers, typically metal tins or glass jars, and heating it to destroy microorganisms.
canning basin
nounC1
/ˈkæn.ɪŋ ˈbeɪ.sən/A large, deep bowl used in the process of preserving food by canning.

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