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Allspice Definition & Meaning

allspice
noun
  1. aromatic West Indian tree that produces allspice berries
  2. deciduous shrubs having aromatic bark; eastern China; southwestern and eastern United States
  3. ground dried berrylike fruit of a West Indian allspice tree; suggesting combined flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg and cloves

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  • "what spices are in allspice"
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  • "agroindustrial allspice"
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Frequently asked questions

What does allspice mean?
aromatic West Indian tree that produces allspice berries deciduous shrubs having aromatic bark; eastern China; southwestern and eastern United States ground dried berrylike fruit of a West Indian allspice tree; suggesting combined flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg and cloves
What part of speech is allspice?
Allspice is a noun.
How many definitions does allspice have?
Allspice has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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