canella

ca·nel·la

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuh-nel-uh]
- /kəˈnɛl ə/
- /keɪnˈelə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-nel-uh]
- /kəˈnɛl ə/

Definitions of canella word

noun canella the fragrant cinnamon-like inner bark of a West Indian tree, Canella winterana (family Canellaceae) used as a spice and in medicine 3
noun canella the fragrant inner bark of a tropical American tree (Canella winterana) of a family (Canellaceae) of dicotyledonous, aromatic trees (order Magnoliales), used as a spice and a tonic 3
noun canella the cinnamonlike bark of a West Indian tree, Canella winterana, used as a condiment and in medicine. 1
noun canella The aromatic inner bark of Canella winterana, used as a spice with properties similar to cinnamon. 1

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Origin of canella

First appearance:

before 1685

One of the 48% oldest English words

1685-95; < New Latin, Medieval Latin: cinnamon, equivalent to Latin can(na) cane + -ella diminutive suffix

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Parts of speech for Canella

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canella popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

canella usage trend in Literature

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