spice
noun
any of a class of pungent or aromatic substances of vegetable origin, as pepper, cinnamon, or cloves, used as seasoning, preservatives, etc.
well-spiced
-
a word derived from
spice.
Example Sentences
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The meat was well-spiced and a colleague agreed that the quesadilla was “better than it needed to be.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2024
It’s wonderfully lamb-y in flavor, the meat is tender and well-spiced.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 15, 2021
The tacos are tiny, so after eating four you may need “uno más,” and luckily, with $2 to spare you can have a popular taco al pastor, with well-spiced pork and bits of pineapple.
From New York Times ● Sep. 4, 2014
Other meal-enders include a mango and a pistachio ice cream, both refreshingly simple after a complex, well-spiced meal.
From New York Times ● Jul. 9, 2010
Mince your boiled meat and put it into a thick white sauce well-spiced with pepper, salt, and nutmeg, and let it remain for two hours.
From The Belgian Cookbook by Various
