Cinnamon

Word CINNAMON
Character 8
Hyphenation cin na mon
Pronunciations /ˈsɪn.ə.mən/

Definitions and meanings of "Cinnamon"

What do we mean by cinnamon?

The dried aromatic inner bark of certain tropical Asian trees of the genus Cinnamomum, especially C. verum and cassia (C. aromaticum), often ground and used as a spice. noun

A tree yielding this bark. noun

A light reddish brown. noun

Flavored with cinnamon. adjective

Of a light reddish brown. adjective

A tree of the genus Cinnamomum, especially C. Zeylanicum. noun

The inner bark ot Cinnamomum Zeylanicum. noun

Of the color of cinnamon; light reddish-brown.

The inner bark of the shoots of Cinnamomum Zeylanicum, a tree growing in Ceylon. It is aromatic, of a moderately pungent taste, and is one of the best cordial, carminative, and restorative spices. noun

Cassia. noun

A variety of garnet, of a cinnamon or hyacinth red color, sometimes used in jewelry. noun

A colorless aromatic oil obtained from cinnamon and cassia, and consisting essentially of cinnamic aldehyde, C6H5.C2H2.CHO. noun

See Canella. noun

A small evergreen tree native to Sri Lanka and southern India, Cinnamomum verum or Cinnamomum zeylanicum, belonging to the family Lauraceae. noun

Several related trees, notably the Indonesian cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmannii) and Chinese cinnamon or cassia (Cinnamomum aromaticum or Cinnamomum cassia). noun

A spice from the dried aromatic bark of the cinnamon tree, either rolled into strips or ground into a powder. The word is commonly used as trade name for spices made of any of the species above. The product made of Cinnamomum verum is sometimes referred to as true cinnamon. noun

A yellowish-brown colour, the color of cinnamon. noun

Containing cinnamon, or having a cinnamon taste. adjective

Of a yellowish-brown colour. adjective

A small evergreen tree native to Sri Lanka and southern India, Cinnamomum verum or Cinnamomum zeylanicum, belonging to the family Lauraceae.

Several related trees, notably the Indonesian cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmanni) and Chinese cinnamon or cassia (Cinnamomum aromaticum or Cinnamomum cassia).

A spice from the dried aromatic bark of the cinnamon tree, either rolled into strips or ground into a powder. The word is commonly used as trade name for spices made of any of the species above.

A warm yellowish-brown color, the color of cinnamon.

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The word "cinnamon" in example sentences

Here is an important point of differentiation: this smells like actual cinnamon, not the “cinnamon apple” light and sugary scent we have been conditioned to believe is the smell of cinnamon. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Beef, even though disguised in cinnamon, is welcome after a long and fatiguing course of veal-cutlet; the salmon-trout of Alleghe is excellent; the bread, the wild strawberries, the rich mountain cream are all quite delicious; and even vegetables are not wholly unknown. ❋ Unknown (1873)

(The English word cinnamon comes from the Hebrew quinnamon.) ❋ Unknown (2004)

September the daring bakers strike again - cinnamon buns ❋ Myriam (2009)

The spiciness of the cinnamon from the cookies goes well with the bright lemon ice cream, and all together, this is a very refreshing ice cream sandwich. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The topping added crunch to a chewier cookie, and the oatmeal flavor really complemented the cinnamon from the streusel. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Apple and cinnamon is always a great pairing, so I started with that as the flavor base for this muffin. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I had walnuts so I did the walnuts in cinnamon, ground espelette, and a dash of Louisiana hot sauce, & course sea salt (great cocktail party food, thanks for the bonus) I know this will become one of my fall favorites! ❋ Homesick Texan (2009)

These look really good, Nic - and apple and cinnamon is a wonderful flavor combo. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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