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1
: any of various aromatic vegetable products (such as pepper or nutmeg) used to season or flavor foods
2a
archaic
: a small portion, quantity, or admixture : dash
b
: something that gives zest or relish
variety's the very spice of life— William Cowper
3
: a pungent or fragrant odor : perfume
transitive verb
2
: to add zest or relish to
cynicism spiced with humor— J. W. Dawson
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