Spicier

Spicier
Spicy Spi"cy, a. [Compar. {Spicier}; superl. {Spiciest}.] [From {Spice}.] 1. Flavored with, or containing, spice or spices; fragrant; aromatic; as, spicy breezes. ``The spicy nut-brown ale.'' --Milton. [1913 Webster]

Led by new stars, and borne by spicy gales. --Pope. [1913 Webster]

2. Producing, or abounding with, spices. [1913 Webster]

In hot Ceylon spicy forests grew. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

3. Fig.: Piquant; racy; as, a spicy debate. [1913 Webster]

Syn: Aromatic; fragrant; smart; pungent; pointed; keen. See {Racy}. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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