spice
Pronunciation: /ˈspiːs(ə)/
“spice” is a Middle English word. Its 13 meanings in English:
noun
- Spices as used as scents or to enhance the smell of something.
- Spices as used in medicinal preparations; by extension, medicine in general.
- Spices as used in alchemical preparations.
- A distinct kind of creature; a species.
- A type of disease or affliction.
- A type of sinful behaviour or action; an action or behaviour in general.
- A part, especially of a discipline or line of study.
- The perception of something using any sense or innate ability.
- The communion wafer when transubstantiated.
- An appearance or image (either mental or real)
- A meal (usually sweet) incorporating spices.
- A plant which spices are made from.
- A complimentary appellation.
Etymology
Borrowed from Old French espice, espece and Anglo-Norman spece, from Late Latin speciēs.
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