Canelo

/kəˈneɪloʊ/ noun

Definition

Spanish word for cinnamon or a tree that produces cinnamon-like spices; the cinnamon or canella tree.

Etymology

From Spanish 'canelo' (cinnamon tree), derived from Latin 'canna' (reed) through Spanish evolution. Related to Romance language terms for cinnamon.

Kelly Says

Spanish 'canelo' and Portuguese 'canela' show how the same Latin root split into masculine and feminine forms in Romance languages—gender in languages isn't random, it's a historical inheritance!

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