Plural of allspice; the aromatic dried berries of a tropical tree, tasting like a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, used in cooking.
From 'all' + 'spice,' named because its flavor resembles a combination of multiple spices. The berry comes from the Pimenta tree native to Jamaica and the Caribbean.
Allspice is actually just one spice—the peppercorn-sized berry that tastes like a mix of other spices combined! Columbus's crew thought they'd found pepper and brought it back to Europe, changing cooking forever.
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