spice

spice [-s, -'s] n

Fr. epice; It. spezie; Sp. especia.

1. Secretion; fragrant oil; nectar from the petal of a flower to attract insects and birds; aromatic substance; flavor.
2. Piquant object; thing of interest; [fig.] flower.
3. Something that entices; article providing zest.
4. Fragrant vegetable production.
5. [Fig.] Poignant feelings.1546 Some spice's mutiny

spice v

see spice, n.

1. Make enticing.