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

allspice (noun)

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

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 flavour to food and drink

asafetida (noun)

asafoetida (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 tomato. Basil is a herb.

bay leaf (noun)

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

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 flavour to food. Borage is a herb.

bouquet garni (noun)

a mixture of herbs in a small bag, that you use to add flavour 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 flavour to food. Cardamom is a spice.

cayenne pepper (noun)

a red powder made from a type of pepper that has a strong flavour. 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 a herb.

chili ()

the American spelling of chilli

chilli (noun)

chilli powder

chilli powder (noun)

a red powder made from chillies, used for adding a hot flavour to food. Chilli powder is a type of spice.

chives (noun)

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

cilantro (noun)

American 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 flavour to food

clove (noun)

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

cocoa (noun)

a brown powder made from cocoa beans that is used for making chocolate or chocolate-flavoured 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 a plant whose leaves and seeds are used to give flavour to food. The American word is cilantro.

cumin (noun)

seeds used for adding a special flavour 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 flavour

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 flavour)

fennel (noun)

a herb with feathery leaves whose leaves and seeds are used for flavouring food

fenugreek (noun)

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

garam masala (noun)

a mixture of spices that make food taste hot, often used in Indian cooking

ginger (noun)

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

haldi (noun)

Indian English turmeric used in Indian cooking

harissa (noun)

a spicy sauce made from chilli 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 flavour, 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 flavour to food. Mace is a spice.

marjoram (noun)

a plant whose leaves are used in cooking. Marjoram is a 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 flavour to food. Mint is a 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 flavour to food. It comes from the hard seed of a tropical tree.

oregano (noun)

a plant whose leaves are used in cooking for giving a special flavour to food. Oregano is a herb.

paprika (noun)

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

parsley (noun)

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

pepper (noun)

a black or white powder that adds strong flavour 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 a herb in cooking

saffron (noun)

an orange-yellow substance used for adding flavour and colour to food

sage (noun)

a plant used to flavour food. Sage is a herb.

salt (noun)

a white substance that is often added to food before or after cooking to improve its flavour. 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 flavour to food

sodium chloride (noun)

salt

sorrel (noun)

a plant with bitter leaves that people use for giving a fresh flavour to food

spearmint (noun)

a flavour from the leaves of a plant used in sweets and in toothpaste

spice (noun)

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

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 flavour. Tarragon is a herb.

thyme (noun)

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

turmeric (noun)

a yellow powder used when cooking for adding flavour and colour to food, especially curry. Turmeric is a spice.

vanilla (noun)

a flavour 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