spezie

Italian

Etymology

From Late Latin plural speciēs (“goods, ware”), from Classical Latin singular speciēs (“kind, quality, type”). Doublet of specie.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈspɛt.tsje/
Hyphenation: spè‧zie

Noun

spezie f pl (plural only)

spices
Synonym: droghe

Usage notes

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

Descendants

Greek: Σπέτσες (Spétses, “Spetses”)

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