Spice (Noun)
Meaning 1
Aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative.
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Nouns denoting substances.
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Meaning 2
The property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 3
Any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The aroma of cinnamon, a popular spice, filled the kitchen as the baker added it to the dough.
- The Indian dish was flavored with a blend of spices, including turmeric, cumin, and coriander.
- Paprika is a mild spice made from ground bell peppers and is often used in Hungarian cooking.
- Saffron, the most expensive spice in the world, is used to flavor and color paella and other Mediterranean dishes.
- The shelf in the pantry was lined with jars of different spices, including basil, oregano, and thyme.