noun
- Plural of cascarilla; small, aromatic bark fragments from a tropical shrub, used in perfumery, medicine, and as a flavoring agent.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Also called cascarilla bark; Derived from the Croton eluteria plant native to the Bahamas
Examples
- The perfumer added cascarillas to the fragrance for a warm, spicy note.
- Cascarillas have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
- The distillery uses cascarillas as a flavoring ingredient in their bitters.
- Cascarillas are valued in the cosmetic industry for their aromatic properties.
- The bark pieces, known as cascarillas, are harvested and dried for commercial use.