cassia
/kash-uh, kas-ee-uh/US // ˈkæʃ ə, ˈkæs i ə //UK // (ˈkæsɪə) //
决明子,桂花,桂圆,桂冠
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : Also called cassia bark, Chinese cinnamon. a variety of cinnamon derived from the cassia-bark tree.
- : any of numerous plants, trees, and shrubs belonging to the genus Cassia, of the legume family, several species of which yield medicinal products.
- : Also called cassia pods . the pods of Cassia fistulosa, a tree widely cultivated as an ornamental.
- : Also called cassia pulp . the pulp of these pods, used medicinally and as a flavoring.
Examples
Then follow other articles of commerce: bright iron, cassia, calamus and precious cloths for chariots.
Dan also and Javan going to and fro occupied in thy fairs: bright iron, cassia, and calamus, were in thy market.
This day we traveled about eight miles, to Cassia creek; here the California trail turns off.
The creek flows north, receiving several branches before entering the Lewis in Cassia County.
To this is added cinnamon, cloves, cassia, and a liberal dash of cayenne pepper.
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