allspice

/ˈɔːlspaɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a spice made from the dried unripe berries of the West Indian bay tree (Pimenta dioica) and used in baking and cooking, especially in Caribbean and Middle Eastern cuisine

“The aroma of allspice filled the entire kitchen as she baked the traditional Christmas cookies.”

Synonyms

  • Jamaican pepper
  • pimento

Antonyms

  • pepper
  • salt