Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Spice (-s, -'s)
spice (-s, -'s), n. [Fr. epice; It. spezie; Sp. especia.] (webplay: small).
- Secretion; fragrant oil; nectar from the petal of a flower to attract insects and birds; aromatic substance; flavor.
- Piquant object; thing of interest; [fig.] flower.
- Something that entices; article providing zest.
- Fragrant vegetable production.
- [Fig.] Poignant feelings. 1546 Some spice's mutiny
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