Spice

/spaΙͺs/

The meaning and definition of Spice, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. Aromatic or pungent plant matter (usually dried) used to season or flavour food.
  2. Appeal, interest; an attribute that makes something appealing, interesting, or engaging.
verb
  1. To add spice or spices to; season.
  2. To spice up.

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Origin

From Old French espice.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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