Crossword answer · 8 letters
ALLSPICE definition and meaning
AWL-spyse · noun
ALLSPICE
What does ALLSPICE mean?
Allspice is a spice made from the dried unripe berries of Pimenta dioica, also called Jamaica pepper.
What does ALLSPICE mean in a crossword?
ALLSPICE is the strongest eight-letter answer for “Pimento” when the clue uses the Jamaican spice sense. Clues may also mention Jamaica pepper, a spice suggesting several flavors, or an ingredient in jerk seasoning.
Why is ALLSPICE useful to learn?
Despite the name, it is a single spice, not a mixture. Its flavor is often compared with several spices, which helps explain the English name.
Common clue patterns
- Jamaica pepper
- A spice from Pimenta dioica berries
- Pimento in a Caribbean spice sense
These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.
Other meanings to watch
Pimento can refer to allspice in Caribbean usage, while pimiento commonly names a pepper. A regional or culinary clue must distinguish the intended ingredient.