spice

Meanings

• Noun

  A substance prepared from a plant and used to give food a specific flavor or aroma.

  - "Add a pinch of cinnamon spice to your apple pie."
  - "The aroma of nutmeg spice is often associated with the holiday season."

• Verb

  To add a spice to (food) in order to improve its flavor.

  - "She likes to spice up her meals with various herbs and spices."
  - "This curry is spiced with turmeric, cumin, and coriander."

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Pronunciation

1. /spaɪs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=659543"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spice
nice , vice , pice

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Variants

List of all variants of spice that leads to same result
spice , spiceless , spices , spiced , spicing , Spice Islands , spice rack , five-spice powder , pumpkin pie spice , pumpkin pie spices , pumpkin spice , pumpkin spices , variety is the spice of life

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old French 'espeice' meaning 'spice, seasoning'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's most expensive spice is saffron, derived from the crocus flower.

2. The use of spices was one of the primary reasons for the European exploration and colonization of the Americas and Asia.

3. Spices have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years, with many still being used in traditional medicine today.

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Related Concepts

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1. Herbs: Herbs are similar to spices, but they are typically the leaves, stems, or flowers of a plant, while spices are usually the seeds, roots, or bark.

2. Seasoning: Seasoning refers to the process of adding flavor to food through the use of spices, herbs, salt, or other ingredients.

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Culture

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Spices have been used for thousands of years for their flavor, preservation, and medicinal properties. They have played a significant role in history, particularly in the spice trade, which led to the establishment of major trading routes and the colonization of various parts of the world.

How to Memorize "spice"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a colorful spice rack filled with various jars of different spices.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spice' with the aroma or taste of your favorite dish that uses spices.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'ROYGBIV' to remember the names of the common spices: Rosemary, Oregano, Yellow (turmeric), Green (cilantro), Black (pepper), Indian (cumin), and Vanilla.

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