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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