SPICE

I. noun see: species Date: 13th century any of various aromatic vegetable products (as pepper or nutmeg) used to season or flavor foods, 2. a small portion, quantity, or admixture ; dash , something that gives zest or relish , a pungent or fragrant odor ; perfume , ~less adjective II. transitive verb (~d; spicing) Date: 14th century to season with ~s, to add zest or relish to