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 brown sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, ginger, ground cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, salt, and nutmeg; cook, stirring often, until sauce starts to bubble, about 2 minutes. Dale Gray, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2024 My combination of cinnamon, ginger, allspice and nutmeg scents the filling and produces a warm, cozy pie. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024 Pumpkin spice is made up of a blend of spices that typically includes cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice. Johna Burdeos, Health, 21 Oct. 2024 Among them, allspice and clove have been used as ancient remedies for indigestion.78 Additionally, ginger has been a focal point of clinical research, particularly in the treatment of nausea and vomiting. Johna Burdeos, Health, 21 Oct. 2024 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 1 Dec. 2024.

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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