1
: the berry of a West Indian tree (Pimenta dioica) of the myrtle family
also
: the allspice tree
2
: a mildly pungent and aromatic spice prepared from dried allspice berries
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Antioxidant-rich spices include cloves, allspice, mint leaves, oregano, thyme, and rosemary.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
Check out the Coconut Wireless (featuring pineapple, coconut, ginger, allspice and almond), the Zero Proof (apple spice, soda water, citrus, cranberry and ginger) or the Pivot (ARU coffee and coconut horchata syrup).
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
Other spices typically included are anise, nutmeg, allspice and ginger.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
Nutmeg is a sweet spice commonly used in baking, along with clove, cinnamon, allspice, and pumpkin spice.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Allspice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allspice. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
Kids Definition
allspice
noun
all·spice
ˈȯl-ˌspīs 
1
: the berry of a West Indian tree related to the myrtle
2
: a spice made from dried allspice berries
Medical Definition
allspice
noun
all·spice
ˈȯl-ˌspīs
: the berry of a West Indian tree of the genus Pimenta (P. dioica) of the myrtle family
also
: the allspice tree
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