1 a usually strong-smelling, sharp-tasting vegetable substance used to flavour/flavor food (eg pepper or nutmeg): We added cinnamon and other spices.
az: ədviyyat
ru: специя; пряность
2 anything that adds liveliness or interest: Her arrival added spice to the party.
az: maraq, həyəcan
ru: то, что придаёт живость, интерес
♦ verb
to flavour/flavor with spice: The curry had been heavily spiced.
az: ədviyyat qatmaq
ru: приправлять