spice

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

(noun)

Spice is defined as to add seasoning or flavor.

(verb)

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

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
a spicy fragrance or aroma
that which adds zest, piquancy, or interest
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

See spice in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

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.
Something that adds zest or flavor.
A pungent aroma; a perfume.

transitive verb spiced spiced, spic·ing, spic·es