Definition

Noun: 1. Dried rolled strips of cinnamon bark: A form of the spice cinnamon, consisting of the dried inner bark of the cinnamon tree that has been rolled into a tubular or quill-like shape. It is used for flavoring in cooking and baking, often infused in liquids and then removed.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The recipe calls for a stick cinnamon to be simmered in the mulled wine.
  • She added a piece of stick cinnamon to the pot of simmering apple cider.
  • Ground cinnamon is convenient, but stick cinnamon provides a more subtle and aromatic flavor.

Advanced Usage

• As a countable noun: Typically referred to in singular or plural forms (a stick of cinnamon, cinnamon sticks).
  • I need to buy three sticks of cinnamon for the recipe.
• In descriptive contexts: Used to specify the form of the spice, often contrasted with "ground cinnamon."
  • For a clearer infusion, use stick cinnamon instead of the powdered variety.

Variants and Related Words

• Cinnamon stick: A common alternative term with the same meaning.
  • Add a cinnamon stick to the tea for extra warmth.
• Cinnamon (noun): The general spice name, which can refer to the ground powder or the bark in various forms.
• Quill (noun): Sometimes used poetically or descriptively to refer to the rolled shape of a cinnamon stick.

Synonyms

• Cinnamon quill: A less common but descriptive synonym.
• Cinnamon bark (in stick form): A more precise, descriptive phrase.

Notes on Meaning

This term refers specifically to the physical form of the spice. Its primary meaning is the dried, rolled bark used as a whole ingredient. It is distinct from "cinnamon" as a general category, which includes the ground powder. The value of stick cinnamon lies in its ability to infuse flavor without dispersing particles, making it ideal for steeping in liquids, syrups, and some braised dishes.

Noun

1. dried rolled strips of cinnamon bark