Ceylon cinnamon
- noun
- /seɪˈlɒn ˈsɪnəmən/
:
canela de Ceilán
- The bark of Ceylon cinnamon peels off in thin layers and is often more expensive than cassia.
Examples
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Sri Lanka is the leading exporter of Ceylon cinnamon worldwide.
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I love using Ceylon cinnamon in my baking.
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Many bakers prefer Ceylon cinnamon for its mild, complex flavor in pastries and desserts.
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Have you tried Ceylon cinnamon in your coffee?
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I use Ceylon cinnamon in my coffee for a warm, aromatic flavor.
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In our recipe, we recommend using Ceylon cinnamon instead of regular cinnamon for better taste.
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She sprinkles Ceylon cinnamon on her oatmeal every morning for added health benefits.
Synonyms
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A tropical tree with aromatic yellow-brown bark that people use to make a spice
A tropical tree from Sri Lanka with thin, fragrant bark used as true cinnamon
A tropical Asian evergreen tree with sweet-smelling bark used to make cinnamon
A group of trees and shrubs from Asia and Australia with strong-smelling bark that gives cinnamon and camphor
A tree that makes bark or berries used to flavor food
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is compositional: the proper name 'Ceylon' specifies the origin and 'cinnamon' names the spice, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it means the cinnamon from Ceylon (Sri Lanka), i.e. true cinnamon. This place-name + product pattern is a common, transparent formation across languages and follows regular noun modification, making the meaning predictable for B1 learners who know the parts.
Etymology
Ceylon cinnamon is named after Ceylon, the old name for 'Sri Lanka', where traders sold the tree's thin, brown bark as a spice. So today, Ceylon cinnamon means the 'true cinnamon' from 'Sri Lanka', often known for a milder, sweeter taste.