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单词 allspicy
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allspicyadj.

Brit. /ˈɔːlˌspʌɪsi/, U.S. /ˈɔlˌspaɪsi/, /ˈɑlˌspaɪsi/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: allspice n., -y suffix1.
Etymology: < allspice n. + -y suffix1.
1. Of a person's disposition, language, etc.: hot, fiery. Obsolete.
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the mind > emotion > anger > irascibility > [adjective]
pelting1570
short1599
quicka1665
allspicy1840
sputtery1858
1840 T. Hood Up Rhine 199 Poor Martha's allspicy temper.
1873 Guardian (Philadelphia) Apr. 122 Nothing will do, but a salty, peppery, allspicy tongue-lashing.
2. Flavoured with or tasting of allspice.
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1981 Texas Monthly Dec. 102/1 The..amaretto cheesecake with chopped almonds made a better finale than the cappuccino—a bit allspicy for our taste.
1999 Toronto Life (Nexis) Oct. Tender strips of allspicy jerk chicken.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2012; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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