Chinese cinnamon

Also found in: Medical, Wikipedia.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.Chinese cinnamon - aromatic bark of the cassia-bark tree; less desirable as a spice than Ceylon cinnamon bark
cassia bark
cassia-bark tree, Cinnamomum cassia, cassia - Chinese tree with aromatic bark; yields a less desirable cinnamon than Ceylon cinnamon
bark - tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
Mentioned in
References in periodicals archive
Some connoisseurs distinguish between true cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) and cassia or Chinese cinnamon (C.
Bark That's Better than a Bite: The bark of woody plants is strange, versatile, and worth harvesting
This compilation ranks ginseng amongst the superior or noble category of plants, together with jujube, Chinese cinnamon, liquorice root, the goji berry, etc.
Ginseng's Healing Properties Attract New Fans: Highly praised and priced since ancient times in Asia for its beneficial properties, ginseng is attracting new customers as a herbal medicine adaptogen and tonic wellness ingredient
She writes that the chicken is then covered with herbs and spices more familiar to Taiwanese tastes, such as basil leaves and five-spice powder, which itself contains star anise, cloves, Chinese cinnamon, Sichuan pepper and fennel seeds.
How localization made Taiwan KFC taste 'even better'
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.