piment

[pi-muhnt]

piment Definition

• 1. allspice
• 2. a spice made from the dried berries of a tropical evergreen tree

Using piment: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "piment" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The recipe calls for a teaspoon of piment.

• Example

  Piment is commonly used in Caribbean cuisine.

piment Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for piment

• pimento
• Jamaica pepper
• myrtle pepper

Phrases with piment

• piment berry

  the dried fruit of the piment tree, used as a spice

  Example

  The piment berry is commonly used in Jamaican jerk seasoning.

• piment tree

  an evergreen tree native to the Caribbean and Central America, whose dried fruit is used as a spice

  Example

  The piment tree is also known as the allspice tree.

• piment sauce

  a sauce made with piment and other ingredients, often used as a marinade or condiment

  Example

  The piment sauce adds a spicy kick to the grilled chicken.

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Summary: piment in Brief

'Piment' [pi-muhnt] refers to a spice made from the dried berries of a tropical evergreen tree. Also known as allspice, it is commonly used in Caribbean cuisine, such as in jerk seasoning. 'Piment' can be found in various forms, including the dried fruit of the piment tree, the tree itself, and as a sauce used as a marinade or condiment.