Defn: The larva of two species of geometrid moths which are very injurious to fruit and shade trees by eating, and often entirely destroying, the foliage. Other similar larvæ are also called cankerworms.
Note: The autumnal species (Anisopteryx pometaria) becomes adult late in autumn (after frosts) and in winter. The spring species (A. vernata) remains in the ground through the winter, and matures in early spring. Both have winged males and wingless females. The larvæ are similar in appearance and habits, and beling to the family of measuring worms or spanworms. These larvæ hatch from the eggs when the leaves being to expand in spring.
CANKERY
Can"ker*y, a.
1. Like a canker; full of canker.
2. Surly; sore; malignant.
CANNA
Can"na, n. Etym: [It.]
Defn: A measure of length in Italy, varying from six to seven feet.
See Cane, 4.
CANNA
Can"na, n. Etym: [L., a reed. See Cane.] (Bot.)
Defn: A genus of tropical plants, with large leaves and often with showy flowers. The Indian shot. (C. Indica) is found in gardens of the northern United States.
CANNABENE
Can"na*bene, n. Etym: [From Cannabis.] (Chem.)