spice

spice · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An aromatic substance from plants used to flavor food.

  2. 2.

    Something that adds interest or excitement.

  3. 3.

    [as verb]To add spice to; to make more interesting.

Forms

plural: spices

Related words

See also: flavor, herb, seasoning
Synonyms: flavoring, seasoning

Etymology

From Old French espice, from Latin species ("kind, sort").