Definition of spice

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Spice (n.) Figuratively, that which enriches or alters the quality of a thing in a small degree, as spice alters the taste of food; that which gives zest or pungency; a slight flavoring; a relish; hence, a small quantity or admixture; a sprinkling; as, a spice of mischief..

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Aleberry :: Aleberry (n.) A beverage, formerly made by boiling ale with spice, sugar, and sops of bread..
Season :: Season (v. t.) To fit for taste; to render palatable; to give zest or relish to; to spice; as, to season food..
Pickle :: Pickle (v. t.) Vinegar, plain or spiced, used for preserving vegetables, fish, eggs, oysters, etc..
Auspice :: Auspice (a.) Protection; patronage and care; guidance.
Usquebaugh :: Usquebaugh (a.) A liquor compounded of brandy, or other strong spirit, raisins, cinnamon and other spices..
Cense :: Cense (v. t.) To perfume with odors from burning gums and spices.
Hospice :: Hospice (n.) A convent or monastery which is also a place of refuge or entertainment for travelers on some difficult road or pass, as in the Alps; as, the Hospice of the Great St. Bernard..
Potpourri :: Potpourri (n.) A jar or packet of flower leaves, perfumes, and spices, used to scent a room..
Pimento :: Pimento (n.) Allspice; -- applied both to the tree and its fruit. See Allspice.
Aruspice :: Aruspice (n.) A soothsayer of ancient Rome. Same as Aruspex.
Spice :: Spice (v. t.) To fill or impregnate with the odor of spices.
Spice :: Spice (v. t.) To render nice or dainty; hence, to render scrupulous..
Spice :: Spice (v. t.) To season with spice, or as with spice; to mix aromatic or pungent substances with; to flavor; to season; as, to spice wine; to spice one's words with wit..
Incense :: Incense (n.) The materials used for the purpose of producing a perfume when burned, as fragrant gums, spices, frankincense, etc..
Swig :: Swig (n.) A beverage consisting of warm beer flavored with spices, lemon, etc..
Sintoc :: Sintoc (n.) A kind of spice used in the East Indies, consisting of the bark of a species of Cinnamomum..
Pound :: Pound (v. t.) To comminute and pulverize by beating; to bruise or break into fine particles with a pestle or other heavy instrument; as, to pound spice or salt..
Curry :: Curry (n.) A kind of sauce much used in India, containing garlic, pepper, ginger, and other strong spices..
Hippocras :: Hippocras (n.) A cordial made of spiced wine, etc..
Garble :: Garble (v. t.) To sift or bolt, to separate the fine or valuable parts of from the coarse and useless parts, or from dros or dirt; as, to garble spices..
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