PIMENTA AROMATLCA
\pɪmˈɛntəɹ ɐɹˈə͡ʊmatlkə], \pɪmˈɛntəɹ ɐɹˈəʊmatlkə], \p_ɪ_m_ˈɛ_n_t_ə_ɹ ɐ_ɹ_ˈəʊ_m_a_t_l_k_ə]\
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An evergreen tree indigenous to the West Indies, Mexico, and South America, and cultivated especially in Jamaica for its fruits, which are the allspice of commerce (see P., 2d def.). The bark is mildly aromatic and astringent. The leaves are aromatic and astringent and are used as a spice. [Span., pimento, allspice, from [Lat., Span]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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