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allspice

all·spice
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [awl-spahys]
    • /ˈɔlˌspaɪs/
    • /ˈɔːl.spaɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [awl-spahys]
    • /ˈɔlˌspaɪs/

Definitions of allspice word

  • uncountable noun allspice Allspice is a powder used as a spice in cooking, which is made from the berries of a tropical American tree. 3
  • noun allspice a tropical American myrtaceous tree, Pimenta officinalis, having small white flowers and aromatic berries 3
  • noun allspice 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 3
  • noun allspice a West Indian tree (Pimenta dioica) of the myrtle family 3
  • noun allspice its berry 3
  • noun allspice the spice made from this berry: so called because its flavor seems to combine the tastes of several spices 3

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Origin of allspice

First appearance:

before 1615
One of the 41% oldest English words
First recorded in 1615-25; all + spice

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Parts of speech for Allspice

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

allspice popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

allspice usage trend in Literature

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