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Definition of spice
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Examples of spice in a Sentence
The soup needs a little more spice.
a cologne for men that captures all of the spice of the sea
Recent Examples of spice from the Web
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The quince cordial turns out to be delicious, with lip-puckering tartness and warm spice.
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The barbacoa and pork fillings were overcooked, but the tender chicken tinga had a delicious low-level spice.
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As cooks began to have access to different ingredients during and after the Crusades, spices became part of the recipe and over time the oublie or wafer became a delicacy called a gaufre or wafel.
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The tonnarelli cacio e pepe, a skein of strands adorned only with cheese and black pepper, nods to Roman shepherds who used the spice to keep warm.
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Let cool; grind in spice mill or with mortar and pestle.
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Build quality feels substantial, the ergonomics and control layout are smartly done, and attractive design details, such as body-colored accents around the shifter and vents, add a touch of spice to fancier versions.
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The islands, known for their spices, reside near the Philippines and Malaysia, just north of Australia.
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Non-doughnut-shop honorable mention: The Bao Doughnuts at Ace Eat Serve, hot doughnuts tossed in five spice sugar and served alongside a crème anglaise, will be served for $2 each or 4 for $6.
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Origin and Etymology of spice
Middle English, from Anglo-French espece, espis, from Late Latin species product, wares, drugs, spices, from Latin, appearance, species — more at species
spice
Definition of spice
spiced
;spicing
transitive verb
1 : to season with spices
2 : to add zest or relish to cynicism spiced with humor — J. W. Dawson —often used with up
Examples of spice in a Sentence
I spiced the chicken with ginger.
spice the stew with more pepper
First Known Use of spice
14th century
SPICE Defined for English Language Learners
spice
playDefinition of spice for English Language Learners
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: a substance (such as pepper or nutmeg) that is used in cooking to add flavor to food and that comes from a dried plant and is usually a powder or seed
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: something that adds interest or excitement
spice
Definition of spice for English Language Learners
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: to flavor (food) with spices
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: to add interest or excitement to (something)
SPICE Defined for Kids
Definition of spice for Students
1 : a seasoning (as pepper or nutmeg) that comes from a dried plant part and that is usually a powder or seed
2 : something that adds interest My boring routine needs some spice.
Definition of spice for Students
spiced
;spicing
: to add something that gives flavor or interest What did you spice the stew with? A new hairstyle spiced up her image.
Learn More about spice
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See words that rhyme with spice Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for spice Spanish Central: Translation of spice Nglish: Translation of spice for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of spice for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about spice
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