Synonyms and antonyms of Herbs, spices and condiments in American Thesaurus

allspice (noun)

a powder made from the fruit of a tropical tree that is added to food to give it extra flavor

anise (noun)

a plant similar to parsley, whose seeds are used in cooking and herbal medicine

aniseed (noun)

the seed of a plant called anise, used for adding flavor to food and drink

asafetida (noun)

a strong-smelling, pale brown spice used in Indian cooking and herbal medicine

basil (noun)

a plant whose sweet leaves are used in salads and cooking, especially in dishes containing tomatoes. Basil is an herb.

bay leaf (noun)

a leaf from a bay tree that is often used in cooking to add flavor

black pepper (noun)

pepper produced from dried crushed pepper seeds and their hard black cover

borage (noun)

a plant with rough leaves used for giving a fresh flavor to food. Borage is an herb.

bouquet garni (noun)

a mixture of herbs in a small bag, that you use to add flavor to soups, sauces, etc. when you are cooking

caraway (noun)

the seeds of a plant used on or in food such as bread or cakes

cardamom (noun)

the seeds of a plant used for giving a particular flavor to food. Cardamom is a spice.

cayenne pepper (noun)

a red powder made from a type of pepper that has a strong flavor. It is added to food to make it taste spicy.

chervil (noun)

a plant with feathery leaves and a delicate taste used in cooking. Chervil is an herb.

chili (noun)

chili powder

chili powder (noun)

a red powder made from chilies used for adding a hot flavor to food

chilli ()

the British spelling of chili

chive (noun)

a plant with long thin leaves that taste like onion and are used for flavoring food

cilantro (noun)

American the strong-tasting leaves of the coriander plant, used in making Asian and Mexican food. Cilantro is an herb. The British word is coriander.

cinnamon (noun)

a brown powder or small stick made from the bark of a tree and used for giving a special taste to food, especially sweet food. Cinnamon is a spice.

clove (noun)

a brown dried flower bud used as a spice for adding flavor to food

clove (noun)

a small section of the bulb of a garlic plant used for adding flavor to food

cocoa (noun)

a brown powder made from cocoa beans that is used for making chocolate or chocolate-flavored foods and drinks

condiment (noun)

formal something such as salt, pepper, or a sauce that you put on food at the table to make it taste better

coriander (noun)

British cilantro

cumin (noun)

seeds used for adding a special flavor to food, or the plant that produces them. Cumin is a type of spice.

curry leaf (noun)

a leaf from the curry tree, used especially in Indian cooking to add flavor

curry plant (noun)

a flowering plant with strong-smelling leaves that are sometimes used in Mediterranean cooking

curry powder (noun)

a mixture of spices in the form of a powder, used for making curry

dill (noun)

a type of herb (=plant used for giving food a special flavor)

fennel (noun)

an herb with feathery leaves whose leaves and seeds are used for flavoring food

fenugreek (noun)

a plant of the pea family whose seeds are used as a spice

ginger (noun)

a thick light brown root with a strong flavor that is used as a spice in cooking

haldi (noun)

Indian English turmeric used in Indian cooking

harissa (noun)

a spicy sauce made from chili peppers, garlic, cumin, and other spices, originally from North Africa

hyssop (noun)

a plant from the mint family whose leaves are used in cooking and herbal medicine

Kaffir lime (noun)

a citrus tree from South East Asia whose leaves are used in Thai and Indonesian cooking

lemon grass (noun)

a plant similar to thick grass that is used in cooking to give a lemon flavor, especially in Southeast Asian meals

lovage (noun)

a plant similar to celery whose leaves and stem can be used as a herb or as a vegetable

mace (noun)

the crushed shell of nutmeg, used for adding flavor to food. Mace is a spice.

marjoram (noun)

a plant whose leaves are used in cooking. Marjoram is an herb.

menthol (noun)

a substance that smells and tastes like mint

mint (noun)

a small plant with green leaves that have a strong smell, used for adding flavor to food. Mint is an herb.

mustard (noun)

a yellow substance with a hot taste made from the seeds of a plant. Mustard is eaten, especially with meat, in small amounts

nutmeg (noun)

a brown powder used as a spice to give flavor to food. It comes from the hard seed of a tropical tree.

oregano (noun)

a plant whose leaves are used in cooking to give a special flavor to food. Oregano is an herb.

paprika (noun)

a red powder used in cooking for adding a slightly hot flavor to food. Paprika is a spice.

parsley (noun)

a small plant with curly leaves, used for decorating food or for giving it a fresh flavor. Parsley is an herb.

pepper (noun)

a black or white powder that adds strong flavor to food. It is made from crushed dried fruits called peppercorns.

rock salt (noun)

pieces of salt used in cooking

rosemary (noun)

a bush with narrow leaves that have a strong pleasant smell and taste, used as an herb in cooking

saffron (noun)

an orange-yellow substance used for adding flavor and color to food

sage (noun)

a plant used to flavor food. Sage is an herb.

salt (noun)

a white substance that is often added to food before or after cooking to improve its flavor. Salt is dug from the ground, or produced from sea water

sassafras (noun)

the roots of this tree used in food and drinks

sea salt (noun)

large pieces of salt that are produced when sea water evaporates (=becomes steam)

seasoning (noun)

salt, pepper, or other spices that you add to food to improve the taste

seed (noun)

a seed that you eat or use to give flavor to food

sodium chloride (noun)

salt

sorrel (noun)

a plant with sour leaves that people use for giving a fresh flavor to food

spearmint (noun)

a flavor from the leaves of a plant used in chewing gum and in toothpaste

spice (noun)

a substance made from plants and added to food to give it a particular flavor

star anise (noun)

a star-shaped spice that tastes of aniseed, used in Asian cooking

sumac (noun)

a spice made from the fruits of a small tree called a sumac, used in Middle Eastern cooking

tarragon (noun)

a plant whose narrow leaves are added to food to give it a special flavor. Tarragon is an herb.

thyme (noun)

a small plant with very small leaves used for adding flavor to food. Thyme is an herb.

turmeric (noun)

a yellow powder used in cooking for adding flavor and color to food, especially curry. Turmeric is a spice.

vanilla (noun)

a flavor used in some sweet foods, for example cakes and ice cream, that comes from the bean of a tropical plant

white pepper (noun)

pepper in the form of a white powder

za'atar (noun)

a mixture of thyme or other similar herbs, sumac and sesame seeds, used in Middle Eastern cooking