spice

spice
I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French espece, espis, from Late Latin species product, wares, drugs, spices, from Latin, appearance, species — more at species Date: 13th century 1. any of various aromatic vegetable products (as pepper or nutmeg) used to season or flavor foods 2. a. archaic a small portion, quantity, or admixture ; dash b. something that gives zest or relish <
variety's the very spice of life — William Cowper
> 3. a pungent or fragrant odor ; perfume • spiceless adjective II. transitive verb (spiced; spicing) Date: 14th century 1. to season with spices 2. to add zest or relish to <
cynicism spiced with humor — J. W. Dawson
> — often used with up

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