cinnamomo odoroso

English translation: sweet cinnamon (aka Ceylong cinnamon) or Cinnamomum zeylanicum

GLOSSARY ENTRY (DERIVED FROM QUESTION BELOW)
Italian term or phrase:cinnamomo odoroso
English translation:sweet cinnamon (aka Ceylong cinnamon) or Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Entered by: Mirra_

15:15 Jan 11, 2010
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Cosmetics, Beauty
Italian term or phrase: cinnamomo odoroso
One of the ingredients in a massage oil.

Can't seem to find the botanical name - I'm thinking it might be 'cinnammomun aromaticus' i.e. cassia or 'cinnammomum camfora' but need confirmation.

I've also come across 'canna aromatica' [Acorus calamus] which is sweet flag and 'cannella aromatica' which is cinnamon.
Ivana UK
United Kingdom
Local time: 12:22
sweet cinnamon (aka Ceylong cinnamon) or Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Explanation:
è un riferimento biblico: cinnamomo odoroso (o meno frequentemente, cannella odorosa) è la dizione usata nella Bibbia per riferirsi all'olio di cannella
es.
23 «Procùrati balsami di prima qualità: cinquecento sicli di mirra fluida, duecentocinquanta sicli, cioè la metà, di cinnamomo odoroso
http://www.jesuschrist.it/Lettura.asp?sez=3&arg=21&lib=8&num...

e quindi come tale va tradotto :)
es.
http://www.biblefragrances.net/cinnamon.html

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 1 hr (2010-01-11 16:41:27 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

ah anche
*fragrant cinnamom*

Per meglio chiarire, vedi anche (Esodo 30:23)
23. "Procùrati balsami di prima qualità: cinquecento sicli di mirra fluida; duecentocinquanta, e cioè la metà, di cinnamomo odoroso; duecentocinquanta di cannella odorosa;
http://www.bibliacatolica.com.br/23/2/30.php

23 “Take also for yourself the finest of spices: of flowing myrrh five hundred shekels, and of fragrant cinnamon half as much, two hundred and fifty, and of fragrant cane two hundred and fifty
http://www.biblebrowser.com/exodus/30-23.htm

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 1 hr (2010-01-11 16:48:19 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Furthermore I know checked the frequency of use (Ghits) of fragrant cinnamom and sweet cinnamom in association with bBiblic texts and actually the first is more used (8,170 vs. 3,320)

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 1 hr (2010-01-11 16:50:38 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Biblic... :)

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 16 hrs (2010-01-12 07:41:42 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Biblical *of course* I wonder I could wrote Biblic :)
Selected response from:

Mirra_
Italy
Local time: 13:22
Grading comment
Thanks Mirra - much appreciated!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5 +1sweet cinnamon (aka Ceylong cinnamon) or Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Mirra_
5fragrant cinnamon
Barbara Cochran, MFA
3scented cinnamon
Rita Bilancio
Summary of reference entries provided
Cinnamon
Rachel Fell

Discussion entries: 6





  

Answers


54 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
scented cinnamon


Explanation:
www.thepurplepeople.com/essence_oils/cinn.html

Rita Bilancio
Local time: 13:22
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
sweet cinnamon (aka Ceylong cinnamon) or Cinnamomum zeylanicum


Explanation:
è un riferimento biblico: cinnamomo odoroso (o meno frequentemente, cannella odorosa) è la dizione usata nella Bibbia per riferirsi all'olio di cannella
es.
23 «Procùrati balsami di prima qualità: cinquecento sicli di mirra fluida, duecentocinquanta sicli, cioè la metà, di cinnamomo odoroso
http://www.jesuschrist.it/Lettura.asp?sez=3&arg=21&lib=8&num...

e quindi come tale va tradotto :)
es.
http://www.biblefragrances.net/cinnamon.html

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 1 hr (2010-01-11 16:41:27 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

ah anche
*fragrant cinnamom*

Per meglio chiarire, vedi anche (Esodo 30:23)
23. "Procùrati balsami di prima qualità: cinquecento sicli di mirra fluida; duecentocinquanta, e cioè la metà, di cinnamomo odoroso; duecentocinquanta di cannella odorosa;
http://www.bibliacatolica.com.br/23/2/30.php

23 “Take also for yourself the finest of spices: of flowing myrrh five hundred shekels, and of fragrant cinnamon half as much, two hundred and fifty, and of fragrant cane two hundred and fifty
http://www.biblebrowser.com/exodus/30-23.htm

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 1 hr (2010-01-11 16:48:19 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Furthermore I know checked the frequency of use (Ghits) of fragrant cinnamom and sweet cinnamom in association with bBiblic texts and actually the first is more used (8,170 vs. 3,320)

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 1 hr (2010-01-11 16:50:38 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Biblic... :)

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 16 hrs (2010-01-12 07:41:42 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Biblical *of course* I wonder I could wrote Biblic :)

Mirra_
Italy
Local time: 13:22
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
Thanks Mirra - much appreciated!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Rachel Fell: I'd say "sweet cinnamon oil", though it's usually just called cinnamon oil; I notice it says it shouldn't be applied directly to the skin - perhaps it's OK in a blend (?)
1 hr
  -> right! sweet (or, fragrant) cinnamom *oil* is far better, thank you :) And... maybe. Some oils/extracts can burn if used in a pure form... (it's different, but e.g. in some Countries the grapefruit seed exctract can't be sold for this reason)
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

1 day 51 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
fragrant cinnamon


Explanation:
HTH

Barbara Cochran, MFA
United States
Local time: 07:22
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)




Reference comments


1 hr
Reference: Cinnamon

Reference information:
I think it is sweet cinnamon - I did find a ref. where it said it was camphor ( http://www.rivistedigitali.com/Erborista/2009/3/risultatiRic... Procurati balsami pregiati: cinquecento sicli di mirra fluida, cinnamomo odoroso (canfora) la metà, cioè... ), but more seem to say it's cinnamon, even if it is via a route other than cosmetics

Considerando l'ordine dato da Dio per questo "olio della Sacra Unzione", risalta all'occhio la tipica formula qualificativa dei diversi incredienti:
1. Mirra schietta (pura o vergine)
2. Cinnamomo odoroso
3. Canna odorosa
4. Cassia
5. Olio d'oliva

http://www.cristianievangelici.com/Dottrina30.htm

The particularly rich unguent known as the "holy oil of unction" is frequently referred to in the "priestly" sections of the Pentateuch and in Paralipomenon. Its composition is minutely prescribed in Exodus 30:23-24. Besides the regular basis of olive oil, the other ingredients mentioned are chosen myrrh, cinnamon, calamus, and cassia, all of which are to be used in stated quantities.

http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11229a.htm

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum or C. zeylanicum, also known as "true cinnamon" or Ceylon Cinnamon

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinnamomum

Rachel Fell
United Kingdom
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 44
Note to reference poster
Asker: Thx Rachel, I came across the camphor link too, which is why I really wasn't sure..

Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)



Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.

KudoZ™ translation help

The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.


See also:
Term search
  • All of ProZ.com
  • Term search
  • Jobs
  • Forums
  • Multiple search