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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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..
Pimento :: Pimento (n.) Allspice; -- applied both to the tree and its fruit. See Allspice.
Spicy :: Spicy (superl.) Flavored with, or containing, spice or spices; fragrant; aromatic; as, spicy breezes..
Spice :: Spice (n.) A vegetable production of many kinds, fragrant or aromatic and pungent to the taste, as pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, allspice, ginger, cloves, etc., which are used in cookery and to flavor sauces, pickles, etc..
Oxymel :: Oxymel (n.) A mixture of honey, water, vinegar, and spice, boiled to a sirup..
Haruspicy :: Haruspicy (n.) The art or practices of haruspices. See Aruspicy.
Piment :: Piment (n.) Wine flavored with spice or honey. See Pigment, 3..
Stuffing :: Stuffing (n.) Any seasoning preparation used to stuff meat; especially, a composition of bread, condiments, spices, etc.; forcemeat; dressing..
Badminton :: Badminton (n.) A preparation of claret, spiced and sweetened..
Aruspices :: Aruspices (pl. ) of Aruspe.
Spice :: Spice (v. t.) To render nice or dainty; hence, to render scrupulous..
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..
Swig :: Swig (n.) A beverage consisting of warm beer flavored with spices, lemon, etc..
Saffron :: Saffron (v. t.) To give color and flavor to, as by means of saffron; to spice..
Sangaree :: Sangaree (n.) Wine and water sweetened and spiced, -- a favorite West Indian drink..
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..
Grocery :: Grocery (n.) The commodities sold by grocers, as tea, coffee, spices, etc.; -- in the United States almost always in the plural form, in this sense..
Hippocras :: Hippocras (n.) A cordial made of spiced wine, etc..
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..
Caudle :: Caudle (n.) A kind of warm drink for sick persons, being a mixture of wine with eggs, bread, sugar, and spices..
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