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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Sprinkle in your favorite autumnal spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, etc.
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
The sweet potato pie debate A sweet potato pie includes cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and, of course, sweet potatoes.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 24 Mar. 2024
Scotch bonnet, thyme, allspice, scallions—these are the building blocks of Jamaican cuisine, whether in a rub for jerk chicken or in the juicy filling for beef patties.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 14 Feb. 2024
Bathed in a rich coconut sauce fragrant with allspice and ginger, Jamaican curry chicken is a popular breakfast at Kingston cafes.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 24 Jan. 2024
Enticing cherries, some allspice and Dutch licorice.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
Get The Recipe 09 of 14 Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze
This sweet brown sugar glaze is lightly spiced with cinnamon and allspice instead of studding it with cloves.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2023
While turkey roasts, stir together orange zest and juice, allspice, cloves, ginger and cinnamon in a small saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 13 Nov. 2023
Visit this Caribbean restaurant focusing on the food of Antigua and Barbuda for glazed, breaded BBQ jerk wings with a lingering whisper of allspice.
—Nikita Richardson, New York Times, 13 June 2023
Patricia S York, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
The sweet potato pie debate A sweet potato pie includes cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and, of course, sweet potatoes.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 24 Mar. 2024
Scotch bonnet, thyme, allspice, scallions—these are the building blocks of Jamaican cuisine, whether in a rub for jerk chicken or in the juicy filling for beef patties.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 14 Feb. 2024
Bathed in a rich coconut sauce fragrant with allspice and ginger, Jamaican curry chicken is a popular breakfast at Kingston cafes.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 24 Jan. 2024
Enticing cherries, some allspice and Dutch licorice.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
Get The Recipe 09 of 14 Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze
This sweet brown sugar glaze is lightly spiced with cinnamon and allspice instead of studding it with cloves.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2023
While turkey roasts, stir together orange zest and juice, allspice, cloves, ginger and cinnamon in a small saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 13 Nov. 2023
Visit this Caribbean restaurant focusing on the food of Antigua and Barbuda for glazed, breaded BBQ jerk wings with a lingering whisper of allspice.
—Nikita Richardson, New York Times, 13 June 2023
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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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