Cinnamon (noun)

1. A tropical Asian tree (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) that is the source of a spice consisting of the dried inner bark, used as a flavoring and a fragrance.
2. The spice obtained from the bark of this tree, used to flavor food and in perfumes.

Origin:

Middle english cinamome, from old french cinnamome, from latin cinnamomum, from greek kinnamōmon, from phoenician qinnamon, from qinnamon "cassia bar.k"

Examples:

1. I put a little cinnamon in my coffee for flavor.
2. The dish is flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg.
3. The scent of cinnamon and vanilla filled the kitchen.
4. I love the smell of cinnamon, it reminds me of fall.
5. She added a pinch of cinnamon to the recipe.