Ceylon cinnamon

noun

The true cinnamon, of species Cinnamomum verum.

Similar
cinnamonCeylon cinnamon treeCinnamomum zeylanicum

Meanings

nounCeylon cinnamon (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe true cinnamon, of species Cinnamomum verum.

Synonyms & antonyms

nountropical Asian tree with aromatic yellowish-brown bark; source of the spice cinnamon

Similar
cinnamonCeylon cinnamon treeCinnamomum zeylanicum
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Ceylon cinnamon. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Ceylon%20cinnamon

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Chicago

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