spezie
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Etymology
[edit]Borrowed from Late Latin plural speciēs (“goods, ware”), from Classical Latin singular speciēs (“kind, quality, type”). Doublet of specie.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]spezie f pl (plural only)
Usage notes
[edit]- In common informal contexts, a singular form spezia (“spice”) is used as well.
- La curcuma è una spezia molto impiegata nella cucina indiana.
- Turmeric is a widely used spice in Indian cuisine.
Derived terms
[edit]Descendants
[edit]- Greek: Σπέτσες (Spétses, “Spetses”)
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- it:Spices and herbs