noun
- a spice made from the dried berries of a tropical evergreen tree, having a flavor resembling a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves
Examples
- She added a pinch of allspice to the pumpkin pie filling.
- The recipe calls for ground allspice and cinnamon.
- Allspice berries are commonly used in Caribbean cooking.
- The warm aroma of allspice filled the kitchen.
- You can substitute allspice with a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Whole allspice berries are often used in pickling spice blends.