allspice

7 ENTRIES FOUND:

all·spice

noun \ˈl-ˌspīs\

Definition of ALLSPICE

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

First Known Use of ALLSPICE

1621

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