| Spice (spice) |
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| Spice |
| [OE. spice,
spece, spice, species, OF. espice, espece, F.
épice spice, espèce species, fr. L.
species particular sort or kind, a species, a sight,
appearance, show, LL., spices |
Species; kind.
A vegetable production of many kinds,
fragrant or aromatic and pungent to the taste, as pepper, cinnamon,
nutmeg, mace, allspice, ginger, cloves, etc., which are used in
cookery and to flavor sauces, pickles, etc.
Figuratively, that which enriches or alters
the quality of a thing in a small degree, as spice alters the taste of
food; that which gives zest or pungency; a slight flavoring; a relish;
hence, a small quantity or admixture; a sprinkling; as, a spice
of mischief.
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To season with spice, or
as with spice] to mix aromatic or pungent substances with; to flavor;
to season; as, to spice wine; to spice one's words with
wit.
To fill or impregnate with the odor of
spices.
To render nice or dainty; hence, to render
scrupulous.
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