cassia
Also called cassia bark; Chi·nese cin·na·mon [chahy-neez sin-uh-muhn, -nees] /ˈtʃaɪ niz ˈsɪn ə mən, -nis/ . a variety of cinnamon derived from the cassia-bark tree.
any of numerous plants, trees, and shrubs belonging to the genus Cassia, of the legume family, several species of which yield medicinal products.
Also called cassia pods . the pods of Cassia fistulosa, a tree widely cultivated as an ornamental.
Also called cassia pulp . the pulp of these pods, used medicinally and as a flavoring.
Origin of cassia
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How to use cassia in a sentence
The cassia tree blooms in October, with an explosion of small yellow flowers over a canopy of light green.
India’s $1.6 billion fund to clear the world’s most toxic air has been a non-starter | Ishan Kukreti | November 5, 2021 | QuartzThen follow other articles of commerce: bright iron, cassia, calamus and precious cloths for chariots.
The Prophet Ezekiel | Arno C. GaebeleinDan also and Javan going to and fro occupied in thy fairs: bright iron, cassia, and calamus, were in thy market.
The Prophet Ezekiel | Arno C. GaebeleinThis day we traveled about eight miles, to cassia creek; here the California trail turns off.
Early Western Travels 1748-1846, Volume XXX | Joel PalmerThe creek flows north, receiving several branches before entering the Lewis in cassia County.
Early Western Travels 1748-1846, Volume XXX | Joel Palmer
To this is added cinnamon, cloves, cassia, and a liberal dash of cayenne pepper.
Pippin; A Wandering Flame | Laura E. Richards
British Dictionary definitions for cassia
/ (ˈkæsɪə) /
any plant of the mainly tropical leguminous genus Cassia, esp C. fistula, whose pods yield cassia pulp, a mild laxative: See also senna
a lauraceous tree, Cinnamomum cassia, of tropical Asia
cassia bark the cinnamon-like bark of this tree, used as a spice
Origin of cassia
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