Kanu

Pronunciation: /ˈkaːnu/

“Kanu” is a German word. Its meaning in English:

noun

a light, narrow boat propelled with paddles: a canoe or kayak

Etymology

16th century, borrowed from Spanish canoa, from Taíno *kanowa. Pronunciation and spelling were influenced by English canoe and French canot (cf. Kanute).

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