allspice

[ awl-spahys ]

noun

1. the dried, unripe berries of an aromatic tropical American tree, Pimenta dioica, used whole or ground as a spice.
2. the tree itself.

allspice

/ ˈɔːlˌspaɪs /

noun

1. a tropical American myrtaceous tree, Pimenta officinalis, having small white flowers and aromatic berries
2. the whole or powdered seeds of this berry used as a spice, having a flavour said to resemble a mixture of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg

Word History and Origins

Origin of allspice¹

First recorded in 1615–25; all + spice

Example Sentences

One bite into the dense dough, laced with allspice and cinnamon, dotted with red cherries, blueberries and dried ginger, and topped with a white sugar glaze, and it becomes more than a tasty snack — it’s a 200-year-old piece of history.

From Salon

Between the look of it and the spices required — turmeric, allspice, cloves, cardamom and cinnamon — how could I not try it?

From Salon

Start with a spiced, citrus base, made with lemon peels muddled with brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, star anise, black peppercorns and tea leaves.

From Seattle Times

Another user shared their grandma's recipe, which involves canned yams, “lots of butter, and brown sugar with cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.”

From Salon

Miller has featured mulled wine on the menu on and off over the years at Knee High, and this winter, the version they’ll be serving includes a shot of dark rum and some brown sugar rounding out the full-bodied drink, plus lime, cinnamon, allspice and cloves.

From Seattle Times