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allspice

all·spice [ áwl spss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. spice: the ground dried berries of a tropical evergreen tree, used as a spice

2.  (plural all·spices or all·spice) tropical tree with aromatic berries: an evergreen tree whose aromatic berries make allspice. Native to: tropical America.  Latin name Pimenta dioica.

[Because it is thought to combine the flavors of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg]
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