cinnamon
Pronunciation: [ˈsɪnəmən]
Word
Context: “food”
(noun) a spice made from the inner bark of certain trees. It has a sweet and warm flavor. People often use it in baking or to flavor drinks.
Example
I added cinnamon to the apple pie, and it tasted delicious.
Example
The pancakes were bland because I forgot to add any cinnamon.
Example
Do you like cinnamon in your hot chocolate?
Context: “botany”
(noun) the tree from which cinnamon spice comes. These trees are usually found in warm places and have smooth, fragrant bark.
Example
The cinnamon tree grows well in tropical climates, providing beautiful bark.
Example
There are no cinnamon trees growing in this cold region.
Example
How tall can a cinnamon tree grow?
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