"spices" in the noun sense

1. spice

aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative

2. spice

any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food

3. spiciness, spice, spicery

the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored

"spices" in the verb sense

1. spice, spice up

make more interesting or flavorful

"Spice up the evening by inviting a belly dancer"

2. zest, spice, spice up

add herbs or spices to

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