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  1. 1. n. Species; kind. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A vegetable production of many kinds, fragrant or aromatic and pungent to the taste, as pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, allspice, ginger, cloves, etc., which are used in cookery and to flavor sauces, pickles, etc. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. Figuratively, that which enriches or alters the quality of a thing in a small degree, as spice alters the taste of food; that which gives zest or pungency; a slight flavoring; a relish; hence, a small quantity or admixture; a sprinkling; as, a spice of mischief. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. t. To season with spice, or as with spice; to mix aromatic or pungent substances with; to flavor; to season; as, to spice wine; to spice one's words with wit. Source: opted
  5. 5. v. t. To fill or impregnate with the odor of spices. Source: opted
  6. 6. v. t. To render nice or dainty; hence, to render scrupulous. Source: opted
  7. 7. n. aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative Source: wordnet
  8. 8. n. any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food Source: wordnet
  9. 9. n. the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored Source: wordnet
  10. 10. v. make more interesting or flavorful Source: wordnet
  11. 11. v. add herbs or spices to Source: wordnet

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