spice-likeadv.adj.
A. adv.
So as to smell like spices.
ΘΚΠ
the world > physical sensation > smell and odour > fragrance > [adverb]
sootc1000
spice-likea1325
sweeta1325
softa1400
fragrantly?1521
sweetlya1547
odoriferously1601
nectarel1648
aromatically1657
ambrosially1826
a1325 (c1250) Gen. & Exod. (1968) l. 2515 Hise liche was spice-like maked.
a1325 (c1250) Gen. & Exod. (1968) l. 2443 [I]osep dede hise lich..riche-like smeren, And spice-like swete smaken.
B. adj.
Resembling that of spice.
ΘΚΠ
the world > food and drink > food > additive > spice > [adjective] > resembling that of spice
spice-like1578
the world > physical sensation > taste and flavour > savouriness > [adjective] > having the characteristics of spice > resembling that of spice
spice-like1578
1578 H. Lyte tr. R. Dodoens Niewe Herball 519 The sayde leaues be of an aromaticall or spicelyke taste.
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