allspice

[ awl-spahys ]

/ ˈɔlˌspaɪs /

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noun

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

the tree itself.

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Also called pimento.

Origin of allspice

First recorded in 1615–25; all + spice

Words nearby allspice

All's fair in love and war, all shook up, all-singing all-dancing, all-sorts, All Souls' Day, allspice, all square, all-star, all-state, Allston, All's Well That Ends Well

How to use allspice in a sentence

Add the broth, tomatoes, pumpkin, salt, cinnamon and allspice and bring to a boil.
Creamy tomato pumpkin soup turns to warming Caribbean flavors for an extra dose of comfort|Ellie Krieger|October 7, 2021|Washington Post
The cinnamon and allspice coax out the sweet undertones of the tomatoes and squash and add a warm coziness to the pot, while the coconut milk brings a rich layer of creaminess.
Creamy tomato pumpkin soup turns to warming Caribbean flavors for an extra dose of comfort|Ellie Krieger|October 7, 2021|Washington Post
Add the oregano, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves, and mix well, then season with salt and pepper.
How to Cook with Plant-Based Beef|Christine Byrne|January 16, 2021|Outside Online
The cumin, allspice and cinnamon in this dish make the potatoes and chickpeas shine.
How to braise vegetables and bring out their best flavors|Aaron Hutcherson|January 11, 2021|Washington Post

From there, some vendors will add ground coriander, a dash of cinnamon, clove, allspice, smoked paprika, or a sprinkling of ground turmeric.
Turn a cheap chicken dinner into a Turkish street-food getaway|SAVEUR Editors|September 25, 2020|Popular-Science
Reduce to a simmer and add the cinnamon stick, allspice and nutmeg.
Homemade Cranberry Sauce, Plus Swiss Chard|The Daily Beast|November 25, 2008|DAILY BEAST
One-half teaspoonful each of cinnamon, allspice and cloves may be added.
A Little Preserving Book for a Little Girl|Amy Waterman
The principal varieties used in cakes are cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4|Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
If you like a spicy flavor try two or three cloves, or allspice, or bay leaves.
My Pet Recipes, Tried and True|Various
One quart good vinegar, six cups brown or maple sugar, one teaspoonful each cloves, cinnamon and allspice.
My Pet Recipes, Tried and True|Various
If I can but humbug Allspice out of a few thousands, and marry his daughter, I shall cut a gay figure, and make a splash yet.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 354, April 1845|Various

British Dictionary definitions for allspice

allspice

/ (ˈɔːlˌspaɪs) /

noun

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

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

Also called: pimento, Jamaica pepper

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