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allspice

alls·pice

US/ˈɔˌlspaɪs/ uncommon

noun

1.
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deciduous shrubs having aromatic bark; eastern China; southwestern and eastern United States

3.

ground dried berrylike fruit of a West Indian allspice tree; suggesting combined flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg and cloves

Origin

From all + spice, as it was thought to combine the flavors of various other spices.

Phrases

  • Carolina allspice

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