allspice

noun

all·​spice ˈȯl-ˌspīs How to pronounce allspice (audio)
1
: the berry of a West Indian tree (Pimenta dioica) of the myrtle family
also : the allspice tree
2
: a mildly pungent and aromatic spice prepared from dried allspice berries

Examples of allspice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Bathed in a rich coconut sauce fragrant with allspice and ginger, Jamaican curry chicken is a popular breakfast at Kingston cafes. Saveur Editors, Saveur, 24 Jan. 2024 Enticing cherries, some allspice and Dutch licorice. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 Get The Recipe 09 of 14 Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze This sweet brown sugar glaze is lightly spiced with cinnamon and allspice instead of studding it with cloves. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2023 While turkey roasts, stir together orange zest and juice, allspice, cloves, ginger and cinnamon in a small saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 13 Nov. 2023 Visit this Caribbean restaurant focusing on the food of Antigua and Barbuda for glazed, breaded BBQ jerk wings with a lingering whisper of allspice. Nikita Richardson, New York Times, 13 June 2023 Make your own spice blend using cinnamon, turmeric, black pepper, allspice, and more. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2024 Whisk together the flour, paprika, cinnamon, allspice and cayenne pepper in a small bowl, then sprinkle the mixture over the onion and stir to coat. Sheri Castle, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024 To the empty pot, add the allspice, garlic, scallions, thyme, carrots, chayote, ginger, and potato and turn the heat to medium. Saveur Editors, Saveur, 24 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of allspice was in 1621

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“Allspice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allspice. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

allspice

noun
all·​spice ˈȯl-ˌspīs How to pronounce allspice (audio)
1
: the berry of a West Indian tree related to the myrtle
2
: a spice made from dried allspice berries

Medical Definition

allspice

noun
all·​spice ˈȯl-ˌspīs How to pronounce allspice (audio)
: the berry of a West Indian tree of the genus Pimenta (P. dioica) of the myrtle family
also : the allspice tree

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