**Cinnamon**
Tracing its etymological roots, the term #0excludeGlossary finds its origin in the Greek word #1excludeGlossary which was borrowed from the Hebrew #2excludeGlossary This spice, once worth its weight in gold, was a staple in ancient trade routes, cherished for its aromatic and preservative qualities. Fast forward to today, and cinnamon has found a new niche in the cannabis lexicon. In this context, “cinnamon” describes a terpene profile that mimics the spice’s warm, sweet, and slightly peppery notes. This profile is not just about flavor; it’s about the entourage effect, where the synergy of cannabinoids and terpenes enhances the overall experience. As cannabis connoisseurs seek out unique strains, the cinnamon profile stands out for its potential to soothe and invigorate. The evolution of cinnamon from a coveted spice to a cannabis descriptor highlights the dynamic nature of language and industry. [Source: Wikipedia, MedPub]
Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamon is used mainly as an aromatic condiment and flavouring additive in a wide variety of cuisines, sweet and savoury dishes, biscuits, breakfast cereals, snack foods, bagels, teas, hot chocolate and traditional foods. The aroma and flavour of cinnamon derive from its essential oil and principal component, cinnamaldehyde, as well as numerous other constituents, including eugenol.
Cinnamon is the name for several species of trees and the commercial spice products that some of them produce. All are members of the genus Cinnamomum in the family Lauraceae. Only a few Cinnamomum species are grown commercially for spice. Cinnamomum verum (alternatively C. zeylanicum), known as "Ceylon cinnamon" after its origins in Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon), is considered to be "true cinnamon", but most cinnamon in international commerce is derived from four other species, usually and more correctly referred to as "cassia": C. burmanni (Indonesian cinnamon or Padang cassia), C. cassia (Chinese cinnamon or Chinese cassia), C. loureiroi (Saigon cinnamon or Vietnamese cassia), and the less common C. citriodorum (Malabar cinnamon).
In 2023, world production of cinnamon was 238,403 tonnes, led by China with 39% of the total.
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Etymology
From Middle English synamome, from Old French cinnamone, from Latin cinnamon, cinnamomum, from Ancient Greek κιννάμωμον (kinnámōmon), later κίνναμον (kínnamon), according to Herodotus from Phoenician [Term?], cognate with Hebrew קִנָּמוֹן (qinnāmōn).
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈsɪn.ə.mən/
- (US, Canada) IPA(key): /ˈsɪn.ə.mən/, /ˈsɪn.ə.mɪn/
