cassie
n. uncountable C2 Proficiency US //ˈkæsi// cassie
n. a type of small tree or bush that has sweet-smelling yellow flowers. It is often used to make perfumes.
n. a species of leguminous shrub, Acacia farnesiana, native to the tropics and widely cultivated for the production of floral absolute in the perfume industry.
The garden was filled with the sweet scent of cassie.
Perfumers often use cassie absolute to add a rich, violet-like floral note to high-end fragrances.
While many acacia species are valued for their timber, the cassie is prized primarily for its fragrant blossoms, which require delicate processing to extract their volatile oils.
Usage
Often refers to the plant itself or the fragrant extract derived from its flowers.