canela
cinnamon
noun kah-NEH-lah Rare
Origin: From Latin cannella, diminutive of canna (reed), for its rolled bark.
Usage Note
Canela is a feminine noun and one of the most common baking spices in Spanish cuisine. The phrase ser la canela (to be the cinnamon) is a colloquial compliment meaning someone is wonderful or outstanding. It also gives its name to the warm reddish-brown colour color canela.
Examples
"Añade canela al arroz con leche."
Natural Translation
Add cinnamon to the rice pudding.

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