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cascarilla

cascarilla

9.9
A West Indian shrub with fragrant bark used in medicine and to flavor drinks
  • noun
  • /ˌkæskəˈriːlə/
  • UK
translation icon : cascarilla
  • The bark of cascarilla is often used to add a subtle flavor to liquors.

Examples

  • Herbalists value cascarilla for its medicinal properties and pleasant aroma.

  • The plantation cultivated cascarilla for export to European perfumeries.

  • The cascarilla plant is known for its medicinal properties.

  • Have you ever used cascarilla in herbal remedies?

  • Herbalists value cascarilla for its medicinal properties and pleasant aroma.

  • The bark of cascarilla is often used to add a subtle flavor to liquors.

  • The plantation cultivated cascarilla for export to European perfumeries.

Synonyms

Croton eluteria
vscascarilla
  • Specialized
9.9

A Caribbean shrub with a strong-smelling bark used in medicine and flavouring

is the common name used instead of the scientific binomial

Compounds

cascarilla bark
  • UK
9.9

A fragrant bark from a small shrub for making incense and health drinks

Surface Forms

cascarilla singular
cascarillas plural

Etymology

Cascarilla comes from Spanish cáscara meaning 'bark' or 'shell', with the small ending -illa meaning 'little'. So cascarilla means 'little bark', which fits because the plant's small bark has a pleasant smell and is used for medicine and to add flavor.