Canella (Noun)
Meaning
Highly aromatic inner bark of the Canella winterana used as a condiment and a tonic.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Canella is a popular spice in the Caribbean, particularly in sweet dishes like traditional cakes and cookies.
- The tonic qualities of canella have made it a sought-after ingredient in traditional medicine for centuries.
- Canella has been used for its distinct sweet and pungent flavor in various recipes, combining well with ingredients like ginger and cinnamon.
- It is often infused in rum as a flavoring agent, bringing out rich and pleasant notes of the inner bark of the Canella winterana plant.
- To enhance the scent and the medicinal properties of bathwater, dried powdered canella can be added before bathing.