Spice (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. any of a class of pungent or aromatic substances of vegetable origin, as pepper, cinnamon, or cloves, used as seasoning, preservatives, etc.
  2. such substances collectively or as material: Cookies without spice can be tasteless.
  3. a spicy or aromatic odor or fragrance.
  4. something that gives zest:a spice of humor in his solemnity.
  5. a piquant, interesting element or quality; zest; piquancy: The anecdotes lent spice to her talk.
  6. a small quantity of something; trace; bit.
verb (used with object), spiced, spic·ing.
  1. to prepare or season with a spice or spices.
  2. to give zest, piquancy, or interest to by something added.
Trademark.
  1. a brand name for a synthetic cannabis compound.
noun
    • any of a variety of aromatic vegetable substances, such as ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, used as flavourings
    • these substances collectively
  1. something that represents or introduces zest, charm, or gusto
  2. a small amount
  3. confectionery
verb (tr)
  1. to prepare or flavour (food) with spices
  2. to introduce charm or zest into
Spice (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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