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spices
1. n. plural of spice
2. v. en-third person singular of spice
spice
1. n. Aromatic or pungent plant matter (usually dried) used to season or flavour food.
2. n. (figurative) Appeal, interest; an attribute that makes something appealing, interesting, or engaging.
3. n. A synthetic cannabinoid drug.
4. n. (Yorkshire) Sweets, candy.
5. n. (obsolete) Species; kind.
6. v. To add spice or spices to; season.
7. v. To spice up.
8. n. (nonce) plural of spouse

Example Sentences

As we went south, the air smelled like spices and flowers.  However, some of the combinations, as well as the starring roles given to forgotten herbs and lesser spices, indicated an inquiring mind and palate.

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