noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/kəˈnɛlə/
rhymes with -ɛlə
1
noun
Meaning 1
The aromatic inner bark of Canella winterana, used as a spice with properties similar to cinnamon.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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noun
Meaning 2
highly aromatic inner bark of the Canella winterana used as a condiment and a tonic
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: canella bark, white cinnamon
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: bark
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