cinnamomum

/sɪˈnæməmʌm/; /sɪˈnæmɑːmʌm/

Definitions

1. noun

a tropical evergreen tree of the family Lauraceae, native to Sri Lanka, and widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic bark and leaves.

“The fragrant leaves of the Cinnamomum tree are used in traditional Asian cooking.”

Synonyms

  • cassia tree
  • cinnamon tree