cassia

/ˈkæsiə/
noun 5

Definitions

noun

1

The spice made from the bark of members of the genus Cinnamomum other than true cinnamon (C. verum), when they are distinguished from cinnamon.

2

Such trees themselves, particularly the Chinese cinnamon, Cinnamomum cassia.

The Daughters of the Flood have ſearch'd the Mead / For Violets pale, and cropt the Poppy's Head: / The Short Narciſſus and fair Daffodil, / Pancies to pleaſe the Sight, and Caſſia ſvveet to ſmell: […]

3

Any of several tropical leguminous plants, of the genus Cassia.

4

Any of several tropical leguminous plants, of the genus Senna.

5

The sweet osmanthus (O. fragrans).

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