Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 11th Edition
SPICE
I. noun see: species
Date: 13th century
any of various aromatic vegetable products (as pepper or nutmeg) used to season or flavor foods,
2. a small portion, quantity, or admixture ; dash , something that gives zest or relish , a pungent or fragrant odor ; perfume , spiceless adjective
II. transitive verb (spiced; spicing)
Date: 14th century
to season with spices, to add zest or relish to