Allspice: meaning, definitions and examples

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allspice

 

[ หˆษ”หlspaษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

culinary use

Allspice is a dried berry that originates from the Pimenta dioica plant. It is used as a spice due to its flavor, which is reminiscent of a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. This spice is commonly used in both sweet and savory dishes.

Synonyms

Jamaica pepper, clove pepper, pimento

Examples of usage

  • I added allspice to my pumpkin pie.
  • The recipe called for allspice in the marinade.
  • Allspice can enhance the flavor of your baked goods.
  • Some Caribbean dishes prominently feature allspice.

Translations

Translations of the word "allspice" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pimenta-da-jamaica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฒเฅ€ เคฎเคฟเคฐเฅเคš

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Piment

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rempah allspice

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตั†ัŒ ะทะฐะฟะฐัˆะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ziele angielskie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒผใƒซใ‚นใƒ‘ใ‚คใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท piment de la Jamaรฏque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pimienta de Jamaica

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Jamaika biberi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ฌ์ŠคํŒŒ์ด์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูู„ูู„ ุฌู…ูŠุน ุงู„ุชูˆุงุจู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pimento

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ novรฉ korenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…จ้ฆ™ๆ–™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ domaฤi poper

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ allspice

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั€ะฑะฐั€ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒฃแƒ แƒซแƒœแƒ˜แƒก แƒกแƒแƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรผtรผn ษ™dviyyatlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ especia de Jamaica

Etymology

The word 'allspice' originates from the 17th century during the time when the spice was discovered in the Caribbean. It was named for its unique flavor profile, which resembles that of a blend of other spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. The Pimenta dioica plant, from which allspice is derived, is native to the West Indies, Mexico, and Central America. The term itself reflects the idea that this single spice can impart the flavors of many other spices, making it quite versatile in cooking. Allspice was initially used by indigenous peoples and later became an important trade item when European colonizers arrived in the Americas. Its popularity spread across various cuisines, especially in Caribbean and Middle Eastern culinary traditions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,444 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.