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

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Add onion, lemon zest, horseradish, cloves, cayenne, allspice and vinegar. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025 The finish is long, velvety, and nuanced, with lingering notes of aged oak, allspice, and dark cherry jam. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 Fresh, zesty, delicious and including flavors of figs and allspice. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 Tasting Notes: Caramel toffee, allspice, dark fruit and charred oak. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for allspice

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 11 Jul. 2025.

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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