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cinnamon

Definition

  • noun: a sweet spice made from the bark of an Asian tree and used in cooking and baking
  • noun: any of several Asian trees (genus 'Cinnamomum') of the laurel family
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: cassia

Examples

  • two teaspoons of 'cinnamon'

  • a 'cinnamon' roll/stick

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Alan took a punch from Mike Tyson, come on. For Doug. Why are you peppering the steak. You don't know if tigers like pepper. Tigers love pepper. They hate cinnamon. Phil, just do it. You should do it. I would, but you lost. It wouldn't be right. I jammed roofies in there. (..)
    2009 The Hangover