1spice 
/ˈspaɪs/ noun
plural spic·es /ˈspaɪs/ noun 1 : a substance (such as pepper or nutmeg) that is used in cooking to add flavor to food and that comes from a dried plant and is usually a powder or seed [count] ▪ herbs and spices [noncount] ▪ The soup needs a little more spice. — often used before another noun ▪ a spice mix/blend ▪ a spice cake ▪ a spice rack [=a shelf, cabinet, etc., used to hold small containers of spices] 2 [noncount] : something that adds interest or excitement
▪ The elaborate costumes added a little spice [=interest] to the performance. ▪ Variety is the spice of life. [=variety makes life more interesting]
▪ The elaborate costumes added a little spice [=interest] to the performance. ▪ Variety is the spice of life. [=variety makes life more interesting]
