cinnamon

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cinnamon

A baker sprinkles cinnamon onto a freshly baked apple pie.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum: It is used in both sweet and savory foods for its warm, sweet flavor and aroma. It is commonly available as dried tubular sticks (quills) or in ground powder form.
    • The tree from which this spice is harvested: Specifically, Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon cinnamon) is often considered "true cinnamon," though other species like Cinnamomum cassia (cassia) are also widely sold as cinnamon.
    • A light reddish-brown color: The color resembles that of the ground spice.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Spice):
    • I added a teaspoon of cinnamon to the apple pie filling.
    • The recipe calls for a cinnamon stick to be steeped in the mulled wine.
  • Noun (Tree):
    • The cinnamon tree is native to Sri Lanka.
  • Noun (Color):
    • She painted the walls a warm cinnamon.
Advanced Usage
  • "Cinnamon roll": A sweet baked pastry swirled with cinnamon sugar. (Note: This is a compound noun listed here as an example of common usage where 'cinnamon' is a modifier).
    • I had a cinnamon roll for breakfast.
  • "Cinnamon toast": Toast spread with butter, sugar, and cinnamon.
    • My grandmother used to make cinnamon toast.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cinnamic (adjective): Pertaining to or derived from cinnamon.
    • Cinnamic acid is an organic compound.
  • Cinnamaldehyde (noun): The organic compound that gives cinnamon its flavor and odor.
Synonyms
  • Cassia: Often used interchangeably with cinnamon, though it typically refers to a related, stronger-flavored spice from .
  • Spice: A general term; cinnamon is a specific type of spice.
Related Phrases and Compounds
  • Ground cinnamon: The powdered form of the spice.
    • Use ground cinnamon for the cake batter.
  • Cinnamon sugar: A mixture of ground cinnamon and granulated sugar.
    • Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on the toast.
Related Idioms
cinnamon

A baker sprinkles cinnamon onto a freshly baked apple pie.

Noun
  1. spice from the dried aromatic bark of the Ceylon cinnamon tree; used as rolled strips or ground
  2. tropical Asian tree with aromatic yellowish-brown bark; source of the spice cinnamon
  3. aromatic bark used as a spice

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