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cassia

 

[ หˆkรฆs.i.ษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical plant

Cassia refers to a genus of plants in the legume family, which is native to tropical and subtropical regions. These plants are often used for their aromatic properties and are known for their benefits in traditional medicine. The most common species are Cassia obtusifolia and Cassia angustifolia, the latter being used to produce senna, a well-known laxative. Cassia is sometimes mistaken for true cinnamon, although it has a distinct flavor and aroma that is more pungent.

Synonyms

cassia bark, cinnamon, senna

Examples of usage

  • The cassia tree can grow quite tall.
  • Many herbal teas contain cassia for its flavor.
  • Cassia leaves are often used in traditional remedies.

Translations

Translations of the word "cassia" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรกssia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅˆเคธเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zimtrinde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kayu manis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐัะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cynamon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒŠใƒขใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cannelle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ canela

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tarรงฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ„ํ”ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฑูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skoล™ice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกkorica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚‰ๆก‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cimet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kanillur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐั€ัˆั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ darรงฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ canela

Etymology

The word 'cassia' has its roots in the Latin term 'cassia', which itself derives from the Greek 'kassia' (ฮบฮฌฯƒฯƒฮนฮฑ). Historically, cassia has been used since ancient times for both culinary and medicinal purposes. In ancient Egypt, cassia was one of the spices used for embalming and was mentioned in the Bible as a fragrant substance. The plant's association with sweet and spicy flavors propelled its use in various cultures, making it a significant ingredient in cooking and traditional medicine. As trade routes expanded, cassia became more widely known in Europe and Asia, leading to its popularity in cuisines around the world. Today, cassia remains an essential component in many spice blends and herbal remedies.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,779 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.