# cassie

/ˈkæsi/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/cassie
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a type of small tree or bush that has sweet-smelling yellow flowers. It is often used to make perfumes.

For teachers: a species of leguminous shrub, Acacia farnesiana, native to the tropics and widely cultivated for the production of floral absolute in the perfume industry.

## Examples

- 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 notes

- Often refers to the plant itself or the fragrant extract derived from its flowers.

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