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Spicing: meaning, definitions and examples

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spicing

 

[ ˈspaɪsɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

culinary use

Spicing refers to the process of adding spices to food in order to enhance its flavor and aroma. This practice has been a part of culinary traditions around the world for centuries. Spices can come from various parts of plants, including seeds, bark, roots, and fruits. In addition to improving taste, spicing can also offer health benefits and add nutritional value to meals.

Synonyms

enhancing, flavoring, seasoning

Examples of usage

  • I love spicing my dishes with cumin and coriander.
  • Spicing can transform a bland meal into something exciting.
  • The chef is known for spicing his meals creatively.

Translations

Translations of the word "spicing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 temperando

🇮🇳 मसाला देना

🇩🇪 Würzen

🇮🇩 bumbu

🇺🇦 приправлення

🇵🇱 przyprawianie

🇯🇵 スパイスを加える

🇫🇷 assaisonnement

🇪🇸 especiar

🇹🇷 baharatlandırma

🇰🇷 양념하기

🇸🇦 تتبيل

🇨🇿 ochucování

🇸🇰 ochucovanie

🇨🇳 调味

🇸🇮 začinjanje

🇮🇸 kryddun

🇰🇿 дәмдеу

🇬🇪 მარინადირება

🇦🇿 ədviyyatlandırma

🇲🇽 sazonar

Etymology

The word 'spice' originates from the Latin 'speciae', which means 'kinds' or 'sorts'. This word further evolved into the Old French 'espice' before becoming 'spice' in Middle English. Throughout history, spices were highly valued and sought after for their ability to flavor food and preserve it. They played a significant role in trade routes, leading to the establishment of the Spice Trade. Many explorers set out on voyages due to the demand for exotic spices in Europe, contributing to cultural exchanges and the discovery of new lands. Spices such as pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg were once worth their weight in gold, emphasizing their importance in global trade and cuisine.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,066, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.