1
: the berry of a West Indian tree (Pimenta dioica) of the myrtle family
also
: the allspice tree
2
: a mildly pungent and aromatic spice prepared from dried allspice berries
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Magnificent aromas—bright and generous—that include allspice, candy cane, red cherries, prunes.
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
The desserts are old-fashioned: allspice cake, French lady cake, lemon puffs, boiled berry pudding.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 20 Feb. 2025
It’s built around Seedlip Spice 94, a liquid that showcases allspice and cardamom undertones.
—Brad Japhe, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
Store whole and ground allspice in an airtight container away from heat and light.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
The desserts are old-fashioned: allspice cake, French lady cake, lemon puffs, boiled berry pudding.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 20 Feb. 2025
It’s built around Seedlip Spice 94, a liquid that showcases allspice and cardamom undertones.
—Brad Japhe, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
Store whole and ground allspice in an airtight container away from heat and light.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Allspice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allspice. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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allspice
noun
all·spice
ˈȯl-ˌspīs 
1
: the berry of a West Indian tree related to the myrtle
2
: a spice made from dried allspice berries
Medical Definition
allspice
noun
all·spice
ˈȯl-ˌspīs
: the berry of a West Indian tree of the genus Pimenta (P. dioica) of the myrtle family
also
: the allspice tree
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