allspice

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We want our cinnamon rolls sugary, and the allspice was a bit jarring in the midst of the sweet.

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  1. noun A tropical American evergreen tree (Pimenta dioica) having opposite, simple leaves and small white flowers clustered in cymes.
  2. noun The dried, nearly ripe berries of this plant used as a spice, especially in baking.

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  • Sweetshrub is also called Carolina allspice, a common name that reflects the spicy fragrance of the flowers.
  • Add about a teaspoon of spices - a mix of ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice is good. —  In a strange land
  • The apples were firm and flavorful, with well-defined notes of cinnamon and allspice, and the balance of fruit to what one tester calls —  KETV.com - Local News
  • It is seasoned with chili powder, cumin, oregano and allspice, and gets a bit of heat from a jalapeno pepper.
  • Sweat the onion out until it's translucent, and then add the ground beef or lamb, allspice, salt and pepper. —  Damn Hell Ass Kings
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  1. from all + spice: so called because supposed to combine the flavor of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
 

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/ˈɔlspaɪs/
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