cassie

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun tropical American thorny shrub or small tree; fragrant yellow flowers used in making perfumery

Etymology

From French cassie. Doublet of acacia.

In classic literature

Synonyms

huisache, mimosa bush, sweet wattle, sweet acacia, scented wattle, flame tree, Acacia farnesiana

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