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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024all•spice /ˈɔlˌspaɪs/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]- Plant Biologya powder made of berries of an aromatic tropical American tree and used as a spice.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024all•spice (ôl′spīs′),USA pronunciation n. - Plant Biologythe dried, unripe berries of an aromatic tropical American tree, Pimenta dioica, used whole or ground as a spice.
- Plant Biologythe tree itself. Also called pimento.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: allspice /ˈɔːlˌspaɪs/ n - 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 |