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allspice

noun

Etymology

From all + spice, as it was thought to combine the flavors of various other spices.

  1. derived from speciēs
  2. derived from speciēs
  3. derived from espice
  4. inherited from spice
  5. compounded as allspice — “all + spice”

Definitions

  1. A spice

    A spice; the dried and ground unripe fruit of Pimenta dioica, thought to combine the flavours of several spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.

  2. Pimenta dioica, an evergreen tree of tropical America with aromatic berries.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA