From Old Tupi [Term?].
- (Brazil) IPA(key): /ka.niˈnɐ̃.nɐ/, /kɐ̃.niˈnɐ̃.nɐ/
- (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ka.niˈnɐ.na/, /kɐ̃.niˈnɐ̃.na/
caninana f (plural caninanas)
- tropical chicken snake, Spilotes pullatus
- (Brazil, regional, offensive) a vile woman
- Synonym: cobra