Allspice
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Allspice is a noun meaning (countable) Pimenta dioica, an evergreen tree of tropical America with aromatic berries.
Meaning
(countable) Pimenta dioica, an evergreen tree of tropical America with aromatic berries.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) A spice; the dried and ground unripe fruit of Pimenta dioica, thought to combine the flavours of several spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
Word Forms
- allspices
Synonyms for allspice
Depending on context, synonyms include pimento.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pimento, pepper, spice, cinnamon, pimiento, cardamom.
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