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spice

Syllabification: (spice)
Pronunciation: /spīs/

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Definition of spice

noun

  • 1an aromatic or pungent vegetable substance used to flavor food, e.g., cloves, pepper, or mace:enjoy the taste and aroma of freshly ground spices
  • an element providing interest and excitement:healthy rivalry adds spice to the game
  • 2a russet color.

verb

[with object] (often as adjective spiced)
  • flavor with spice:turbot with a spiced sauce
  • add an interesting or piquant quality to; make more exciting:she was probably adding details to spice up the story

Origin:

Middle English: shortening of Old French espice, from Latin species 'sort, kind', in late Latin 'wares'

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