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cane furniture furniture in which a mesh of split canes is stretched over parts of the framework, principally on the backs and seats of chairs. It was made in India as early as the 2nd century AD and was also known in China. Cane was imported into Europe by the East India ... cane rat either of two species of large, stocky African rodent. Weighing up to 7 kg (more than 15 pounds), cane rats can grow to a length of 61 cm (24 inches), not including the scantily haired tail, which measures up to 26 cm. Cane rats have blunt muzzles and small ears, ... Canellales order of flowering plants consisting of 2 families (Winteraceae and Canellaceae), 11-14 genera, and about 75-90 species. Together with three other orders (Laurales, Magnoliales, and Piperales), Canellales constitutes the Magnoliidae clade, which is an early branch in the angiosperm tree. Canelo South American Indian people that traditionally lived along the upper Pastaza, Bobonaza, and Napo rivers on the eastern slopes of the Ecuadorian Andes. The original language and culture of the Canelo are poorly documented, because the Canelo were among the first Amazonian Indians to embrace Christianity. When they were first ... Canelones city, southern Uruguay. It was founded at a nearby site in 1774 and moved to its present location in 1783. Canelones serves as an administrative centre and also functions as a commercial and manufacturing centre for the agricultural and pastoral hinterland, which yields grains, grapes, sugar beets, cattle, and sheep. ... Canes Venatici constellation in the northern sky at about 13 hours right ascension and 40 north in declination. Its brightest star is Cor Caroli (Latin: "Heart of Charles," named after the beheaded King Charles I of England), with a magnitude of 2.8. The bright spiral galaxy called the Whirlpool Galaxy is found ... Canetti, Elias German-language novelist and playwright whose works explore the emotions of crowds, the psychopathology of power, and the position of the individual at odds with the society around him. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1981. Caney Fork River river formed by the confluence of the Collins and Rocky rivers in central Tennessee, U.S. It flows for 144 miles (232 km) in a northwesterly direction to the Cumberland River, near Carthage, in Smith county. On the river are two dams: Center Hill Dam (completed in 1951), impounding Center Hill ... Canfield, Cass American publisher and editor noted for his long association with Harper & Brothers (later Harper & Row) publishing company. Cangas de Narcea city, Asturias provincia (province) and comunidad autonoma (autonomous community), northwestern Spain. It lies southwest of Oviedo city at the confluence of the Narcea and Luina rivers. The name combines cangas ("towns") with the Narcea, which is spanned by a Roman bridge. Notable buildings in the city include the monastery of ... Cange, Charles du Fresne, Seigneur du one of the great French universal scholars of the 17th century, who wrote dictionaries of medieval Latin and Greek using a historical approach to language that pointed toward modern linguistic criticism. Cangzhou city, eastern Hebei sheng (province), northeastern China. It is situated on the low-lying coastal plain about 60 miles (100 km) south of Tianjin on the Grand Canal and on the Beijing-Shanghai railway. The coastal plain there is very low, and in historical times the coastline was much farther inland than ... Caniapiscau River river in Nord-du-Quebec region, northern Quebec province, Canada. Rising from Lake Caniapiscau in central Quebec, it flows generally northward for 460 miles (740 km) to its junction with the Larch River, discharging into Ungava Bay via the 85-mile- (137-kilometre-) long Koksoak River. Its name is an Indian word meaning "rocky ... Caniff, Milton American comic-strip artist, originator of "Terry and the Pirates" and "Steve Canyon," which were noted for their fine draftsmanship, suspense, and humour. canine any of 34 living species of foxes, wolves, jackals, and other members of the dog family. Found throughout the world, canines tend to be slender, long-legged animals with long muzzles, bushy tails, and erect, pointed ears. canine distemper an acute, highly contagious, disease affecting dogs, foxes, wolves, mink, raccoons, and ferrets. It is caused by a paramyxovirus that is closely related to the viruses causing measles in humans and rinderpest in cattle. A few days after exposure to the virus, the animal develops a fever, becomes apathetic, and ... canine parvovirus disease acute viral infection in dogs characterized by a severe enteritis that is associated with bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration. It was first recognized in 1978 and now is distributed worldwide. The causative virus has become more virulent with time and can survive in the environment for long periods. The disease ... canine tooth in mammals, any of the single-cusped (pointed), usually single-rooted teeth adapted for tearing food, and occurring behind or beside the incisors (front teeth). Often the largest teeth in the mouth, the canines project beyond the level of the other teeth and may interlock when the mouth is closed, restricting the ... canine viral hepatitis acute adenovirus infection common in young dogs, affecting the liver and inner lining of blood vessels and occurring worldwide. It is usually characterized by fever, lack of appetite, vomiting, intense thirst, abdominal tenderness, and hemorrhages. It also infects foxes, timber wolves, coyotes, and bears. Canis Major constellation in the southern sky, at about 7 hours right ascension and 20 south in declination. The brightest star in Canis Major is Sirius, the brightest star in the sky and the fifth nearest to Earth, at a distance of 8.6 light-years. This constellation is also home to the Canis ... Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy member of the Local Group of galaxies (the group that includes the Milky Way Galaxy) named after the constellation Canis Major, in which it appears to lie. It was discovered in 2003 by a team of astronomers from France, Italy, Australia, and the United Kingdom who were involved in the ... Canis Minor constellation in the northern sky, at about 8 hours right ascension and 5 north in declination. The brightest star in Canis Minor is Procyon, the eighth brightest star in the sky and the 13th nearest to Earth, at a distance of 11.4 light-years. In Greek mythology this constellation is identified ... Canisius College private, coeducational institution of higher learning in Buffalo, New York, U.S. Affiliated with the Jesuit order of the Roman Catholic church, Canisius consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Richard J. Wehle School of Business, the School of Education and Human Services, and a graduate division. It offers ... Canisius, Saint Peter doctor of the church, Jesuit scholar, and strong opponent of Protestantism who has been called the Second Apostle of Germany. canistel (Pouteria campechiana), small tree of the sapodilla family (Sapotaceae), native to northern South America and cultivated in other tropical regions. It grows 3-7.5 metres (10-25 feet) tall and has spreading branches, alternate leathery leaves, and small white flowers. The canistel fruit is oval in shape, 5-10 cm (2-4 inches) long, ... Canitz, Friedrich Rudolf, Freiherr von one of a group of German court poets who prepared the way for the new ideas of the Enlightenment. Cankar, Ivan Slovene writer who, after starting his literary career as a poet, became Slovenia's premier novelist and playwright through works that show a strong commitment to realism. canker disease of plants that is caused by numerous species of fungi and bacteria. Symptoms include round-to-irregular, sunken, swollen, flattened, or cracked, discoloured, and dead areas on the stem (cane), twig, limb, or trunk. Cankers may enlarge and girdle a twig or branch, killing the foliage beyond it. They are most ... canker sore a small, painful ulcer of the oral cavity. Canker sores are round, shallow, white ulcers on the inner surface of the cheek or lip. They are surrounded by an inflamed area and may reach 2.5 cm (1 inch) in size. Canker sores can occur in three forms: as one to ... Cankiri city, north-central Turkey. It lies at the confluence of the Tatli and the Aci rivers. Gangra, capital of the ancient Paphlagonian kings, was incorporated into the Roman province of Galatia (c. 6 BC) and renamed Germanicopolis. It was captured by the Seljuq Turks after their victory over Byzantine forces at ... Canlaon chartered city, central Negros island, Philippines. The former municipality, made a city in 1961, is named for Mount Canlaon (8,071 feet [2,460 m]), the volcano beneath whose eastern slopes it lies. A national park was established there in 1934, with an area of 95 square miles (245 square km); the ... Canlaon, Mount active volcano, north-central portion of the island of Negros, Philippines. It lies about 20 miles (32 km) southeast of Bacolod. Part of the volcanic Cordillera Central, it is, at 8,086 feet (2,465 m), the highest point in the Visayan Islands. Mount Canlaon National Park (1934) encompasses 95 square miles (245 ... Cannabaceae the hemp family of the rose order (Rosales), containing 11 genera and 270 species of aromatic herbs distributed throughout temperate parts of the Northern Hemisphere. Older authorities included the two genera, Cannabis and Humulus, in the mulberry family (Moraceae). These and the former hackberry family (Celtidaceae) are now included in ... cannabis plant belonging to the family Cannabaceae of the nettle order (Urticales). By some classifications, the genus Cannabis comprises a single species, hemp (C. sativa), a stout, aromatic, erect annual herb that originated in Central Asia and is now cultivated worldwide, including in Europe, southern Asia, the Middle East, India, Africa, ... Cannaceae the canna family of the ginger order (Zingiberales), a single genus with about 19 species, distributed from southeastern North America through South America. These tropical herbs possess rhizomes (underground stems) with erect stems growing to 3 m (10 feet) high. The tall or dwarf foliage displays spirally arranged leaves that ... Cannae, Battle of (216 BC), major battle near the ancient village of Cannae, in Apulia (Puglia), southeastern Italy, between the forces of Rome and Carthage during the Second Punic War. The Romans were crushed by the troops of Hannibal, with the help of his allies-the Africans, Gauls, and Spaniards. The Roman consuls of ... Cannavaro, Fabio Italian professional football (soccer) player who led his country to a 2006 World Cup victory. cannel coal type of hydrogen-rich, sapropelic coal characterized by a dull black, sometimes waxy lustre. It was formerly called candle coal because it lights easily and burns with a bright, smoky flame. Cannel coal consists of micrinites, macerals of the exinite group, and certain inorganic materials (see maceral). Cannel coal usually occurs ... Cannery Row novel by John Steinbeck, published in 1945. Like most of Steinbeck's postwar work, Cannery Row is sentimental in tone while retaining the author's characteristic social criticism. Peopled by stereotypical good-natured bums and warm-hearted prostitutes living on the fringes of Monterey, Calif., the picaresque novel celebrates the lives of the poor ... Cannes resort city of the French Riviera, in Alpes-Maritimes departement, Provence-Alpes-Cotes d'Azur region, southeastern France. It lies southwest of Nice. Named for the canes of its once-reedy shore, it was probably settled by Ligurian tribesmen and occupied successively by Phocaeans, Celts (or Gauls), and Romans. In the 4th century it came ... Cannes film festival film festival held annually in Cannes, France. First held in 1946 for the recognition of artistic achievement, the festival came to provide a rendezvous for those interested in the art and influence of the movies. Like other film festivals, it became an international marketplace where producers and distributors could exchange ... cannibalism eating of human flesh by humans. The term is derived from the Spanish name (Caribales, or Canibales) for the Carib, a West Indies tribe well known for its practice of cannibalism. A widespread custom going back into early human history, cannibalism has been found among peoples on most continents. cannibalism in zoology, the eating of any animal by another member of the same species. Cannibalism frequently serves as a mechanism to control population or to ensure the genetic contribution of an individual. In certain ants, injured immatures are regularly consumed. When food is lacking, the colony turns to the remaining ... Cannibals and Missionaries novel of ideas that probes the psychology of terrorism, by Mary McCarthy, published in 1979. canning method of preserving food from spoilage by storing it in containers that are hermetically sealed and then sterilized by heat. The process was invented after prolonged research by Nicolas Appert of France in 1809, in response to a call by his government for a means of preserving food for army ... Canning Basin arid sedimentary basin in northwestern Western Australia. Occupying a largely unexplored area of about 150,000 square miles (400,000 square km), it extends south from the Fitzroy River to the De Grey River and from the coast southeast almost to 128 E longitude. The basin underlies the western section of the ... Canning, Charles John Canning, Earl statesman and governor-general of India during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. He became the first viceroy of India in 1858 and played an important part in the work of reconstruction in that colony. Canning, George British statesman known for his liberal policies as foreign secretary (1807-09, 1822-27) and as prime minister for four months during 1827. Cannizzaro, Stanislao Italian chemist who was closely associated with a crucial reform movement in science. Cannock Chase district, administrative and historic county of Staffordshire, west-central England. The southern portion of the Staffordshire coalfield, including the Lea Hall Colliery, is in the district. Coal mining and metalworking traditionally dominated the economy, but coal mining ceased by the end of the 20th century, and a variety of alternative industries ... cannon big gun, howitzer, or mortar, as distinguished from a musket, rifle, or other small arm. Modern cannon are complex mechanisms cast from high-grade steel and machined to exacting tolerances. They characteristically have rifled bores, though some contemporary tank-mounted and field artillery guns are smooth-bored.