allspicenoun [ U ]
uk/ˈɔːl.spaɪs/us/ˈɑːl.spaɪs/a powder made from a small fruit grown in hot countries, used as a spice in cooking
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Herbs & spices
- basil
- bay leaf
- black pepper
- borage
- caper
- caraway
- condiment
- coriander
- cumin
- curry paste
- curry powder
- lemon grass
- mace
- marjoram
- masala
- oregano
- spice
- tarragon
- thyme
- turmeric
See more results »
Examples from literature
- Heat enough vinegar to cover it nicely, and put in one ounce of whole spices, pepper, cloves, allspice and mace.
- Mace, cloves and allspice may be added for spiced beef.
- Season with salt and pepper, a pinch of powdered cloves, mace, allspice, and thyme, two bay-leaves, a small bunch of parsley, and two leeks.
- Season with salt, pepper, grated nutmeg, minced parsley, and a pinch of allspice.
- When cold, place in a jar, and pour over it hot vinegar, in which has been scalded a liberal supply of whole cloves, pepper, allspice and white mustard.