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spice

Pronunciation: /spʌɪs/

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Definition of spice

noun

  • 1an aromatic or pungent vegetable substance used to flavour food, e.g. cloves, pepper, or cumin:the cake is packed with spices [mass noun]:sift together flour, baking powder, and mixed spice
  • [mass noun] an element providing interest and excitement:healthy rivalry adds spice to the game
  • 2 [mass noun] a russet or ginger colour.
  • 3 [mass noun] Northern English sweets; confectionery.

verb

[with object] (often as adjective spiced)
  • flavour with spice:turbot with a spiced sauce
  • make more interesting or 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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