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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Odoriferous :: Odoriferous (a.) Bearing or yielding an odor; perfumed; usually, sweet of scent; fragrant; as, odoriferous spices, particles, fumes, breezes..
Season :: Season (v. t.) To fit for taste; to render palatable; to give zest or relish to; to spice; as, to season food..
Grain :: Grain (a.) A sort of spice, the grain of paradise..
Salad :: Salad (n.) A preparation of vegetables, as lettuce, celery, water cress, onions, etc., usually dressed with salt, vinegar, oil, and spice, and eaten for giving a relish to other food; as, lettuce salad; tomato salad, etc..
Swig :: Swig (n.) A beverage consisting of warm beer flavored with spices, lemon, etc..
Spice :: Spice (v. t.) To render nice or dainty; hence, to render scrupulous..
Grocer :: Grocer (n.) A trader who deals in tea, sugar, spices, coffee, fruits, and various other commodities..
Spice :: 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..
Flavor :: Flavor (v. t.) To give flavor to; to add something (as salt or a spice) to, to give character or zest..
Incense :: Incense (n.) The perfume or odors exhaled from spices and gums when burned in celebrating religious rites or as an offering to some deity.
Oxymel :: Oxymel (n.) A mixture of honey, water, vinegar, and spice, boiled to a sirup..
Staddle :: Stacte (n.) One of the sweet spices used by the ancient Jews in the preparation of incense. It was perhaps an oil or other form of myrrh or cinnamon, or a kind of storax..
Potpourri :: Potpourri (n.) A jar or packet of flower leaves, perfumes, and spices, used to scent a room..
Haruspicy :: Haruspicy (n.) The art or practices of haruspices. See Aruspicy.
Punch :: Punch (n.) A beverage composed of wine or distilled liquor, water (or milk), sugar, and the juice of lemon, with spice or mint; -- specifically named from the kind of spirit used; as rum punch, claret punch, champagne punch, etc..
Clowe-gilofre :: Clowe-gilofre (n.) Spice clove.
Balachong :: Balachong (n.) A condiment formed of small fishes or shrimps, pounded up with salt and spices, and then dried. It is much esteemed in China..
Spicebush :: Spicebush (n.) Spicewood.
Aromatic :: Aromatic (n.) A plant, drug, or medicine, characterized by a fragrant smell, and usually by a warm, pungent taste, as ginger, cinnamon, spices..
Aruspices :: Aruspices (pl. ) of Aruspe.
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