allspice
nounEtymology From all + spice, as it was thought to combine the flavors of various other spices.
1
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.
2
Pimenta dioica, an evergreen tree of tropical America with aromatic berries.
- Synonyms
- pimento, Jamaica pepper
- Derived terms
- allspiced, Carolina allspice