allspice

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A spice; the dried and ground unripe fruit of Pimenta dioica, thought to combine the flavours of several spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
Pimenta dioica, an evergreen tree of tropical America with aromatic berries.

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allspice allspices

From all + spice, as it was thought to combine the flavors of various other spices.

pimento Jamaica pepper

allspiced Carolina allspice

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