spezie

Italian

Etymology

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

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈspɛt.t͡sje/
  • Rhymes: -ɛttsje
  • Hyphenation: spè‧zie

Noun

spezie f pl (plural only)

  1. spices
    Synonym: droghe f pl

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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