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Italian
Etymology
Borrowed from Late Latin plural speciēs (“goods, ware”), from Classical Latin singular speciēs (“kind, quality, type”). Doublet of specie.
Pronunciation
Noun
spezie f pl (plural only)
- 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”)