spicespice1 /spaɪs/  ●●○ noun 
1
 [countable, uncountable] a powder or seed taken from plants that is put into food to give it a special taste: 
 herbs and spices2[singular, uncountable] interest or excitement that is added to something: 
 Travel adds spice to your life. [Origin: 1200–1300 Old French espice, from  Late Latin species “spices”]—spiced adjective
                                            
                                        
