cassie
Definition
Noun 1. A tropical American thorny shrub or small tree: A plant native to tropical regions of the Americas, characterized by having thorns. 2. Source of fragrant yellow flowers used in perfumery: The flowers of this shrub are yellow, highly fragrant, and are used in the production of perfume.
Usage and Examples
- The cassie is valued more for its aromatic flowers than for its timber.
- Perfumers often use the essential oil extracted from cassie blossoms.
- The field was bordered by a dense hedge of cassie.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical Context: In botanical and perfumery texts, specifically refers to (formerly ), also commonly known as sweet acacia or needle bush. Its scent is often described as a rich, sweet, floral, and powdery fragrance.
Variants and Related Words
- Sweet Acacia: A common alternative name for the same plant.
- Needle Bush: Another name referring to the plant's thorny nature.
- Popinac: A less common historical name for the tree.
- Acacia farnesiana: The former botanical name.
- Vachellia farnesiana: The current accepted botanical name.
Synonyms
- Huisache
- Aromita
- Sponge Tree
Notes on Meaning
The word cassie is highly specific. It does not have multiple common meanings. It refers almost exclusively to this particular fragrant, thorny shrub. It is not to be confused with the common noun "cassia," which typically refers to a different genus of trees and shrubs, some of which yield cinnamon.
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tropical American thorny shrub or small tree; fragrant yellow flowers used in making perfumery
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