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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesspice
/spaɪs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A seed, fruit, root, bark, or other plant substance primarily used for flavoring, coloring, or preserving food.
"She added a pinch of exotic spice to the curry."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Middle English: from Old French espice, from Latin species 'appearance, kind', later 'wares, goods, specific kind of goods' (Late Latin).
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10 Global Lexicons: How "spice" is said worldwide
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épice
Transliteration: épice
"Le plat a besoin de plus d'épices."
Gewürz
Transliteration: Gewürz
"Dieses Gericht braucht mehr Gewürz."
spezia
Transliteration: spezia
"La cucina indiana usa molte spezie."
especia
Transliteration: especia
"La canela es una especia dulce."
especiaria
Transliteration: especiaria
"As especiarias dam sabor à comida."
मसाला
Transliteration: masala
"भारतीय खाने में कई मसालों का प्रयोग होता है।"
香料
Transliteration: xiāngliào
"这道菜加了特殊的香料。"
향신료
Transliteration: hyangsinryo
"이 요리에는 다양한 향신료가 들어간다."
スパイス
Transliteration: supaisu
"このカレーにはたくさんのスパイスが入っています。"
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