Cinnamon
n.-
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. - Cassia. Cinnamon stone (Min.),
a variety of garnet, of a cinnamon or hyacinth red color, sometimes used in jewelry.
Oil of cinnamon ,
a colorless aromatic oil obtained from cinnamon and cassia, and consisting essentially of cinnamic aldehyde,
Wild cinnamon .
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