meaning of spice
1. Species; kind.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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 ones words with wit.
5. To fill or impregnate with the odor of spices.
6. To render nice or dainty; hence, to render scrupulous.
7. the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored
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