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.
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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
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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
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allspice
noun
all·spice
ˈȯl-ˌspīs 
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
: 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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