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allspice
noun all·spice \ˈȯl-ˌspīs\
: a spice that is made from the berries of a tree and that is often used in baking
Full Definition of ALLSPICE
1
: the berry of a West Indian tree (Pimenta dioica) of the myrtle family; also : the allspice tree
2
: a mildly pungent and aromatic spice prepared from dried allspice berries
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First Known Use of ALLSPICE
1621
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allspice
noun all·spice \ˈȯl-ˌspīs\
Medical Definition of ALLSPICE
: the berry of a West Indian tree of the genus Pimenta (P. dioica) of the myrtle family; also : the allspice tree
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