cassia

• 名词，指决明属乔木或灌木，具羽状复叶和黄色花朵；也特指肉桂树，其芳香的树皮可用作桂皮的一种。

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.

   决明属乔木或灌木

   • 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.

   中国树的芳香树皮

   • 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.

   同义词cassia bark