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canella definition

ca·nella (kə nel′ə)

noun

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

Etymology: ModL < ML, dim. of L canna: see cane

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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