spice

nouns

aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
spice
is a type of (narrower)
a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition
preservative
any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food
spice
is a type of (narrower)
something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
flavorer, flavoring, flavourer, flavouring, seasoner, seasoning
the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored
spice, spicery, spiciness

verbs

make more interesting or flavorful
"Spice up the evening by inviting a belly dancer"
spice, spice up
is derived from
spicery
add herbs or spices to
spice, spice up, zest
is derived from
spicery