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spic·er·y

 (spī′sə-rē)
n. pl. spic·er·ies
1. Spices considered as a group.
2. The aromatic or pungent quality of spices.
3. Obsolete A place where spices are stored.
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spicery

(ˈspaɪsərɪ)
n, pl -eries
1. (Cookery) spices collectively
2. (Cookery) the piquant or fragrant quality associated with spices
3. (Cookery) obsolete a place to store spices
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spic•er•y

(ˈspaɪ sə ri)

n., pl. -er•ies for 3.
1. spices.
2. spicy flavor or fragrance.
3. Archaic. a storeroom for spices.
[1250–1300]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.spicery - the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored
taste property - a property appreciated via the sense of taste
raciness, pungency, sharpness, bite - a strong odor or taste property; "the pungency of mustard"; "the sulfurous bite of garlic"; "the sharpness of strange spices"; "the raciness of the wine"
piquance, piquancy, piquantness, tang, tanginess, zest - a tart spicy quality
pepperiness, hotness - a hot spiciness
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