spice´less

spice´less
spice «spys», noun, verb, spiced, spic|ing.
–n.
1. a) any one of various seasonings obtained from plants, used to flavor or preserve food. Pepper, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg are common spices. b) such substances considered collectively or as a material: »

The dead…with precious gums and spice fragrant, and incorruptibly preserved (Robert Southey).

2. a spicy, fragrant odor.
3. Figurative. something that adds flavor or interest: »

“Variety is the spice of life.”

4. Figurative. a slight touch or trace: »

The world loves a spice of wickedness (Longfellow).

–v.t.
1. to put a spice or spices in; season: »

to spice peach jam.

2. Figurative. to add flavor or interest to: »

The principal spiced his speech with stories and jokes. ... days of adventure, all the pleasanter for being spiced with danger (W. H. Hudson).

[< Old French espice, espece, learned borrowings from Latin speciēs kind, sort; produce, especially spices. See etym. of doublet species. (Cf.species)]
spice´less, adjective.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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