allspice

[ awl-spahys ]

/ ˈɔlˌspaɪs /

the dried, unripe berries of an aromatic tropical American tree, Pimenta dioica, used whole or ground as a spice.

the tree itself.

Also called pimento.

Origin of allspice

First recorded in 1615–25; all + spice

Reduce to a simmer and add the cinnamon stick, allspice and nutmeg.

Homemade Cranberry Sauce, Plus Swiss Chard |The Daily Beast |November 25, 2008 |DAILY BEAST
Return it to the kettle with the peppercorns and allspice, crushed, and water.

Ice Creams, Water Ices, Frozen Puddings Together with Refreshments for all Social Affairs |Mrs. S. T. Rorer
"Well, we will give you a quarter of allspice," Mr. Terry returned soothingly.

The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe |Amanda Minnie Douglas
Bay leaves, a little ground cloves and allspice may be added and boiled a short time in the soup.

Every Step in Canning |Grace Viall Gray

Use cold cream jars to keep pepper, allspice, and other spices in, and label with a sticker or a piece of surgeon's plaster.

Food and Health |Anonymous
I run in this mornin' and bought two ounces of allspice; for I hadn't a speck in the house.

The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe |Amanda Minnie Douglas

allspice

/ (ˈɔːlˌspaɪs) /

a tropical American myrtaceous tree, Pimenta officinalis, having small white flowers and aromatic berries

the whole or powdered seeds of this berry used as a spice, having a flavour said to resemble a mixture of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg

Also called: pimento, Jamaica pepper