cinnamon — a sweet spice obtained from the inner bark of a tropical tree
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sweet spice obtained from the inner bark of a tropical tree
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪnəmən/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's secret ingredient was always cinnamon - even in her scrambled eggs!
- The warm scent of cinnamon filled the kitchen during the holidays
- He tried to impress his date by ordering 'extra cinnamon on everything' at the cafe
cinnamon
NOUN[/ˈsɪnəmən/]
a sweet spice obtained from the inner bark of a tropical tree
a sweet spice obtained from the inner bark of a tropical tree
Common cinnamon can summon culinary magic!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Cinnamon derives from Ancient Greek kinnamomon, which passed through Latin cinnamomum and Old French cinnamone before entering English. The word ultimately traces to a Semitic source, reflecting the spice's origin in Asia and its long history as a precious commodity in Mediterranean trade since antiquity.
Breakdown
The word underwent phonetic evolution through Romance languages: Greek kinnamomon → Latin cinnamomum → Old French cinnamone → Middle English cinnamon, with each stage showing typical sound shifts in vowel reduction and consonant assimilation across language families.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's secret ingredient was always cinnamon - even in her scrambled eggs!”
“The warm scent of cinnamon filled the kitchen during the holidays”
“He tried to impress his date by ordering 'extra cinnamon on everything' at the cafe”
“Cinnamon has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years”
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