<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>any of a class of pungent or aromatic substances of vegetable origin, as pepper, cinnamon, or cloves, used as seasoning, preservatives, etc.</li><li>such substances collectively or as material: Cookies without spice can be tasteless.</li><li>a spicy or aromatic odor or fragrance.</li><li>something that gives zest: a spice of humor in his solemnity.</li><li>a piquant, interesting element or quality; zest; piquancy: The anecdotes lent spice to her talk.</li><li>Synonyms: charm, interest, zing</li><li>Archaic: a small quantity of something; trace; bit.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to prepare or season with a spice or spices.</li><li>to give zest, piquancy, or interest to by something added.</li></ul>