spezie
Italian edit
Etymology edit
Borrowed from Late Latin plural speciēs (“goods, ware”), from Classical Latin singular speciēs (“kind, quality, type”). Doublet of specie.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
spezie f pl (plural only)
Usage notes edit
- 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 edit
Descendants edit
- Greek: Σπέτσες (Spétses, “Spetses”)