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cassia
[ kash-uh, kas-ee-uh ]
noun
- Also called cassia bark;. a variety of cinnamon derived from the cassia-bark tree.
- any of numerous plants, trees, and shrubs belonging to the genus Cassia, of the legume family, several species of which yield medicinal products.
- Also called cassia pods. the pods of Cassia fistulosa, a tree widely cultivated as an ornamental.
- Also called cassia pulp. the pulp of these pods, used medicinally and as a flavoring.
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Then follow other articles of commerce: bright iron, cassia, calamus and precious cloths for chariots.
Dan also and Javan going to and fro occupied in thy fairs: bright iron, cassia, and calamus, were in thy market.
This day we traveled about eight miles, to Cassia creek; here the California trail turns off.
The creek flows north, receiving several branches before entering the Lewis in Cassia County.
To this is added cinnamon, cloves, cassia, and a liberal dash of cayenne pepper.
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