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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The lineup includes Garden 108, which leans grassy and herbal; Spice 94, which carries hints of allspice and oak; Grove 42, built around three types of orange and peppercorn; and Notas de Agave, made with prickly pear, lime and agave.
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Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Many native and non-native shrubs that bloom in spring also are good nectar sources, such as dwarf fothergilla, chokeberry, winterberry holly, Virginia sweetspire, Carolina allspice, beautyberry and viburnums.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
It's shredded and incorporated into the batter along with flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice (among other ingredients), giving it a wonderful depth of flavor.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
The shank is a behemoth chunk of meat, marinated in about a pantry’s worth of spices including black cardamon, cinnamon, allspice, marjoram and cocoa powder.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Many native and non-native shrubs that bloom in spring also are good nectar sources, such as dwarf fothergilla, chokeberry, winterberry holly, Virginia sweetspire, Carolina allspice, beautyberry and viburnums.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
It's shredded and incorporated into the batter along with flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice (among other ingredients), giving it a wonderful depth of flavor.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
The shank is a behemoth chunk of meat, marinated in about a pantry’s worth of spices including black cardamon, cinnamon, allspice, marjoram and cocoa powder.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
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“Allspice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allspice. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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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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