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horse cassia

horse cassia

9.9
A tree from India with long seed pods whose dark pulp people use to treat horses
  • noun
  • Indian
translation icon : cassia fistula
  • The bark and pods of the horse cassia are valued for their medicinal properties in rural India.

Examples

  • The horse cassia tree is known for its long pods.

  • The lush, yellow flowers of horse cassia brighten gardens as well as serve practical uses.

  • Farmers traditionally give horse cassia pulp to treat intestinal issues in animals.

  • Farmers use horse cassia as a natural remedy for their horses.

  • Farmers traditionally give horse cassia pulp to treat intestinal issues in horses.

  • In India, veterinarians often recommend horse cassia to help with digestive problems in horses.

  • To improve the health of their horses, many stable owners include horse cassia in their dietary supplements.

Synonyms

Cassia marginata
vshorse cassia
  • Specialized
9.9

A tree from India with long pods that have black pulp used to treat horses

is the same tree but given a different scientific name
Cassia roxburghii
vshorse cassia
  • Specialized
9.9

A tree from India with long pods and pink flowers that people use to treat animals

is used specifically for treating horses rather than general veterinary use
Cassia fistula
vshorse cassia
  • Specialized
9.2

A tropical tree with fragrant yellow hanging flowers and seed pods used in traditional medicine

emphasizes black purgative pod pulp and use in animal medicine rather than general healing

Surface Forms

horse cassia singular
horse cassias plural

Morphology

horse + cassia

The phrase is a straightforward noun–noun compound where 'cassia' names the tree and 'horse' specifies its relation (a cassia associated with or used for horses). This modifier+head pattern is common and the meaning (a type of cassia connected to horses, e.g. used medicinally for them) is directly derivable by a B1 learner who knows both words.

Etymology

Horse cassia gets its name from a clear old use: people used the long pods and dark pulp of the cassia tree as a strong 'medicine for horses', so the name shows the plant was once known for treating animals.