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overspice

verb

Etymology

From over- + spice.

  1. derived from speciēs
  2. derived from speciēs
  3. derived from espice
  4. inherited from spice
  5. prefixed as overspice — “over + spice”

Definitions

  1. To add too much spice to (a dish).

    • A whiff of nutmeg adds to its distinctive merit, but don't overspice it.
    • I tend to overspice things, to go for big, peasant flavors.
    • Mulate's did not overspice the already spicy crawfish, and the accompanying sauce of onions and peppers was among the best I've tasted in years.

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