allspice

[awl-spahys]

noun

1. the dried, unripe berries of an aromatic tropical American tree, Pimenta dioica, used whole or ground as a spice.

2. the tree itself.

allspice

/ ˈɔːlˌspaɪs /

noun

1. a tropical American myrtaceous tree, Pimenta officinalis, having small white flowers and aromatic berries

2. the whole or powdered seeds of this berry used as a spice, having a flavour said to resemble a mixture of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg

Word History and Origins

Origin of allspice¹

First recorded in 1615–25; all + spice

Example Sentences

A batter laced with cinnamon, nutmeg, a punch of allspice.

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But you can also branch out with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, or cardamom to give your glaze a slightly more modern edge.

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Spices vary greatly and the last thing you want is a mole that is overpowered with cinnamon, allspice, clove, etc.

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“I always loved warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and cloves,” Hutchings wrote.

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Between the look of it and the spices required — turmeric, allspice, cloves, cardamom and cinnamon — how could I not try it?

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