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allspice
CIDE DICTIONARY
allspice, n.
The berry of the pimento (Eugenia pimenta ), a tree of the West Indies; a spice of a mildly pungent taste, and agreeably aromatic; Jamaica pepper; pimento. It has been supposed to combine the flavor of cinnamon, nutmegs, and cloves; and hence the name. The name is also given to other aromatic shrubs; as, the Carolina allspice (Calycanthus floridus ); wild allspice (Lindera benzoin ), called also spicebush , spicewood , and feverbush . [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
allspice, n.
1 the aromatic spice obtained from the ground berry of the pimento plant, Pimenta dioica.
2 the berry of this.
3 any of various other aromatic shrubs.
1 the aromatic spice obtained from the ground berry of the pimento plant, Pimenta dioica.
2 the berry of this.
3 any of various other aromatic shrubs.
ROGET THESAURUS
allspice
Condiment
N condiment, seasoning, sauce, spice, relish, appetizer, salt, mustard, grey poupon mustard, pepper, black pepper, white pepper, peppercorn, curry, sauce piquante, caviare, onion, garlic, pickle, achar, allspice, bell pepper, Jamaica pepper, green pepper, chutney, cubeb, pimento, capsicum, red pepper, chili peppers, cayenne, nutmeg, mace, cinnamon, oregano, cloves, fennel, pot herbs, parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, marjoram, frankincense, balm, myrrh, paprika, saffron, ginger, turmeric.For further exploring for "allspice" in Webster Dictionary Online