Canadiann.adj.

1. A native or inhabitant of Canada. Cf. French Canadian n.Originally referring to the indigenous population of Canada; subsequently (and now usually) denoting settlers of European origin and their descendants.

2. More fully Canadian horse. A breed of horse, typically dark brown or black in colour, developed in Canada for use in driving and riding, having a stocky, well-muscled body and a finely boned head; a horse of this breed.

3. Short for Canadian canoe n. at Compounds 3.

4. The English language as spoken in Canada; Canadian English. Also occasionally: a First Nations language, or the French language as spoken in Canada.

1. Of, belonging, or relating to Canada or its people, culture, etc. Also: that is a Canadian.

2. Designating animals and plants native to or originating in Canada, as Canadian cherry, Canadian snakeroot, Canadian spruce, Canadian sumac, etc. Canadian yellowroot: see the second element.

Canadian-born adj.

Canadian-built adj.

Canadian-made adj.

Canadian-owned adj.

Canadian bacon n. (a) bacon made in Canada (now rare); (b) U.S. lean cured meat from the back of a pig, typically served in thick, round slices (now the usual sense).

Canadian beaver n. a type of beaver native to North America and introduced in some areas of South America and Europe, Castor canadensis (family Castoridae), frequently used as a national emblem or personification of Canada; (also) the typically dark brown pelt or fur of such an animal, esp. as used to make coats, hats, etc.

Canadian canoe n. an open-top canoe, typically propelled by a single-bladed paddle and used for recreation or sport; cf. canoe n. 2.In quot. 1834: a canoe made by indigenous Canadians.

Canadian dollar n. the principal Canadian monetary unit, equal to 100 cents; (also) a coin or note of this value.

Canadian football n. a sport originating in Canada, based on rugby and resembling American football, played by two teams of twelve players.In Canada usually known simply as football (cf. football n. 2d).

Canadian goldenrod n. [after scientific Latin Solidago canadensis (1753); compare earlier Canada goldenrod n. at Canada n.¹ 5] the Canada goldenrod, Solidago canadensis.

Canadian goose n. [compare post-classical Latin anser canadensis (1676 or earlier), scientific Latin Branta canadensis (1758)] the Canada goose, Branta canadensis.

Canadian Indian n. and adj. (a) n. a member of one of the indigenous peoples of Canada (cf. First Nation n.); (b) adj. of or relating to the Canadian Indians.

Canadian lynx n. [after French lynx de Canada (1776 in the work translated in quot. 1780)] the Canada lynx, Lynx canadensis.

Canadian marmot n. [after French marmotte de Canada (1787 in the passage translated in quot. 1775, or earlier)] now rare the woodchuck, Marmota monax.

Canadian mosaic n. Canadian society regarded as resembling a mosaic in its diversity, with each religious, cultural, and ethnic group retaining its distinctive features while forming an integrated whole; this as an ideal or policy.Sometimes contrasted with the idea of the blended ‘melting pot’ of the United States: see melting pot n. 3b.

Canadian pondweed n. a perennial aquatic plant, Elodea canadensis (family Hydrocharitaceae), having whorls of small leaves and inconspicuous white or purple flowers that float on the surface of the water; = Canadian waterweed n.Canadian pondweed is native to North America and has become naturalized in Europe where it is considered an invasive species. It is also cultivated for use in aquaria and ponds.

Canadian poplar n. [after scientific Latin Populus canadensis (1778)] (originally) a poplar tree native to North America, perhaps an eastern cottonwood ( Populus deltoides) or balsam poplar ( P. balsamifera); (in later use) a commonly cultivated hybrid poplar, P. x canadensis, derived from a cross between a black poplar ( P. nigra) and an eastern cottonwood ( P. deltoides).

Canadian raising n. Phonetics a sound change in some varieties of North American English in which the first element of certain closing diphthongs is raised before voiceless consonants, as in the words mouth and price. Compare , with , .The effects of Canadian raising are popularly and inaccurately represented in imitations and parodies of Canadian English in which a word such as about (which is affected by the raising) is pronounced as if spelt aboot.

Canadian Red Ensign n. a flag based on the Red Ensign (Red Ensign n.) with the Canadian coat of arms in the fly, used as the national flag of Canada until 1965 (when it was replaced by the flag with the maple leaf emblem).

Canadian-style adj. of a style characteristic of or associated with Canada.

Canadian thistle n. the Canada thistle, Cirsium arvense.

Canadian tuxedo n. North American (chiefly humorous) an outfit of a denim jacket or shirt worn with jeans.

Canadian violet n. [after scientific Latin Viola canadensis (see Canada violet at Canada n.¹ 9)] the Canada violet, Viola canadensis.

Canadian waterweed n. Canadian pondweed, Elodea canadensis.

Canadian whisky n. whisky distilled in Canada, largely from corn and flavoured with rye; a brand or drink of this.