Definition

Noun: 1. Aromatic West Indian tree: A tree (Pimenta dioica) native to the West Indies and Central America, known for producing the dried unripe berries used as the spice called allspice. 2. Tropical American tree: A tree found in tropical America, characterized by small white flowers and aromatic berries.

Usage

• The allspice tree is cultivated for its valuable fruit, which is harvested and dried to become the allspice seasoning.
• In its native habitat, the allspice tree can grow to be quite tall.
• The leaves of the allspice tree are also aromatic when crushed.

Advanced Usage

• The term allspice tree specifically refers to . It is sometimes called the "Jamaica pepper" tree, as Jamaica is a primary producer of the spice.
• The wood of the allspice tree is sometimes used in carpentry.

Variants and Related Words

• Allspice (noun): The dried, unripe berry of the allspice tree, used as a spice. Its flavor resembles a combination of cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
• Pimento (noun): Another name for both the allspice berry and the allspice tree, particularly common in Jamaica. (Note: This is distinct from "pimiento," the Spanish word for a type of sweet pepper).

Synonyms

• Pimento tree
• Jamaica pepper tree

Noun

1. aromatic West Indian tree that produces allspice berries
2. tropical American tree having small white flowers and aromatic berries