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Cassia
Cinnamomum cassia
The thicker, darker, bolder bark sold as "cinnamon" in most supermarkets — assertive enough to flavor American cinnamon rolls and Chinese braises.
Looking for 1-syllable spices? Here are 3 spices that fit — each linked to a full profile.
Syllables are counted across the whole name (multi-word names sum). "Apple" is 2 syllables; "Macaroni and Cheese" is 6.
List of 1-syllable Spices
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Clove
Syzygium aromaticum
The dried unopened flower bud of an Indonesian evergreen — intensely sweet, hot, and aromatic enough to perfume a whole pot of mulled wine.
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Mace
Myristica fragrans
The lacy red aril that wraps the nutmeg seed — a more delicate, brighter sibling spice prized in classical European charcuterie and Indian biryani.
About 1-syllable spices
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