spice

Spice is a strong scented plant substance, a strong scent or something that adds flavor.

(noun)

  1. An example of a spice is nutmeg.
  2. An example of a spice is chili flakes.

Spice is defined as to add seasoning or flavor.

(verb)

An example of spice is grinding pepper over an egg dish.

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See spice in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

    1. any of several vegetable substances, as cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, or pepper, used to season food; spices are usually dried for use and have distinctive flavors and aromas
    2. such substances collectively or as a material
  1. a spicy fragrance or aroma
  2. that which adds zest, piquancy, or interest
  3. Archaic a small bit; trace

Origin: ME < OFr espice < L species (see species): in LL, wares, assorted goods, esp. spices and drugs

transitive verb spiced, spicing

  1. to season or flavor with spice
  2. to add zest, piquancy, or interest to

See spice in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. a. Any of various pungent, aromatic plant substances, such as cinnamon or nutmeg, used to flavor foods or beverages.
    b. These substances considered as a group.
  2. Something that adds zest or flavor.
  3. A pungent aroma; a perfume.
transitive verb spiced spiced, spic·ing, spic·es
  1. To season with spices.
  2. To add zest or flavor to.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French espice

Origin: , from Late Latin speciēs, wares, spices

Origin: , from Latin, kind; see species 

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