Spice
Definition
A plant product (root, bark, seed, fruit, flower bud) used in small quantities to flavor or preserve food. Major spices include pepper (fruit), cinnamon (bark), clove (flower buds), nutmeg (seed), and turmeric (rhizome). Historically, the spice trade drove global exploration.
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