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countable and uncountable, plural spices
(countable, uncountable) Aromatic or pungent plant matter (usually dried) used to season or flavour food. examples
(uncountable) The quality of being spicy. examples
(figurative, uncountable) Appeal, interest; an attribute that makes something appealing, interesting, or engaging. quotations examples
A 18-year-old high school student who thinks she has it more together than her fellow students and who looks to both Leslie and Bernie to provide friendship and spice in her life.
1979 April 28, Allen Young, “The Joy of Gay Lit”, in Gay Community News, page 20
(uncountable) A synthetic cannabinoid drug. examples
(uncountable, Yorkshire) Sweets, candy. examples
(obsolete) Species; kind.
A characteristic touch or taste; smack; flavour. examples
An aromatic odour. examples
third-person singular simple present spices, present participle spicing, simple past and past participle spiced
(transitive) To add spice or spices to; season. examples
(transitive) To spice up. examples
(nonce word, usually humorous) plural of spouse examples