cassia

• Nom désignant un genre d'arbres ou d'arbustes à feuilles pennées et à fleurs jaunes, ou plus précisément l'arbre de Chine dont l'écorce aromatique est utilisée comme une variété de cannelle.

A noun referring to a genus of trees or shrubs with pinnate leaves and yellow flowers, or specifically a Chinese tree whose aromatic bark is used as a type of cinnamon.

1. Tree or shrub of the genus CassiaB2formalscientific

   Any of various trees or shrubs belonging to the genus Cassia, characterized by pinnately compound leaves and typically yellow flowers, which produce long seedpods.

   cassier (arbre du genre Cassia)

   • The cassia tree in the garden bloomed with bright yellow flowers.
   • Cassia shrubs are often used in landscaping for their attractive foliage.
   • The long seedpods of the cassia plant are a distinctive feature.

2. Aromatic bark from Chinese treeB2formalculinary

   The bark of a Chinese tree (Cinnamomum cassia) that is used as a spice, similar to but less delicate than Ceylon cinnamon.

   Écorce aromatique de cannelier de Chine

   • Cassia bark is commonly used in baking and savory dishes.
   • The recipe called for a stick of cassia to add warmth to the stew.
   • Unlike Ceylon cinnamon, cassia has a stronger, more pungent flavor.

   Synonymescassia bark