Here's why:
* Common nouns refer to general categories of people, places, or things.
* Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or things, and are always capitalized.
Since "cinnamon" refers to a general type of spice, it's a common noun.
Here's why:
* Common nouns refer to general categories of people, places, or things.
* Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or things, and are always capitalized.
Since "cinnamon" refers to a general type of spice, it's a common noun.