allspice tree

/ˌɔlˈspaɪs tri/
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Other forms: allspice trees

Definitions of allspice tree
  1. noun
    tropical American tree having small white flowers and aromatic berries
    synonyms: Pimenta officinalis
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    type of:
    spice tree
    tree bearing aromatic bark or berries
  2. noun
    aromatic West Indian tree that produces allspice berries
    synonyms: Pimenta dioica, allspice, pimento tree
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    type of:
    spice tree
    tree bearing aromatic bark or berries
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