قَنَاةٌ

1.
A spear-shaft; (Mgh;) a spear (T, S. K) that is hollow, like a cane; (Az, in TA;) a spear with a head affixed to it. (Msb.)
2.
Hence, A subterranean channel, or conduit, for water. (Mgh.)
3.
[And A pipe.]
4.
قَنَاةُ الكُوزِ The بُلْبُل [or spout] of the كوز [or mug], that pours forth the water. (M, K, in article بل.)
5.
قَنَاةٌ, said to signify بَقَرَةٌ وَحْشِيَّةٌ: see فَنَاةٌ.

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