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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Together, along with allspice and ginger, these form the backbone of the pumpkin-spice mix.
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Rachel Sugar, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
For its kick-off, Darling will serve drinks such as the Bonny Melon, with pisco, strawberry gin, hazelnut-miso orgeat, and bonny melon, and Eggplant, made up of rum, allspice, roasted eggplant, toasted coconut cream, pineapple and lime.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
Pumpkin spice contains a mix of spices, typically cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and sometimes allspice, according to Allrecipes and Food & Wine.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2025
As the whiskey evolves, notes of baked peach dusted with cinnamon, with a hint of allspice and cardamom, along with savory notes of cornbread and sourdough bread, emerge on the mid-palate.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Rachel Sugar, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
For its kick-off, Darling will serve drinks such as the Bonny Melon, with pisco, strawberry gin, hazelnut-miso orgeat, and bonny melon, and Eggplant, made up of rum, allspice, roasted eggplant, toasted coconut cream, pineapple and lime.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
Pumpkin spice contains a mix of spices, typically cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and sometimes allspice, according to Allrecipes and Food & Wine.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2025
As the whiskey evolves, notes of baked peach dusted with cinnamon, with a hint of allspice and cardamom, along with savory notes of cornbread and sourdough bread, emerge on the mid-palate.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 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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