Index of English words, starting with "sp"

(1) - Spica (n.) A star of the first magnitude situated in the constellation Virgo.
(2) - Spica (n.) A kind of bandage passing, by successive turns and crosses, from an extremity to the trunk; -- so called from its resemblance to a spike of a barley.

(1) - Spice (v. t.) To render nice or dainty; hence, to render scrupulous.
(2) - Spice (v. t.) To fill or impregnate with the odor of spices.
(3) - Spice (v. t.) To season with spice, or as with spice; to mix aromatic or pungent substances with; to flavor; to season; as, to spice wine; to spice one's words with wit.
(4) - Spice (n.) Figuratively, that which enriches or alters the quality of a thing in a small degree, as spice alters the taste of food; that which gives zest or pungency; a slight flavoring; a relish; hence, a small quantity or admixture; a sprinkling; as, a spice of mischief.
(5) - Spice (n.) A vegetable production of many kinds, fragrant or aromatic and pungent to the taste, as pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, allspice, ginger, cloves, etc., which are used in cookery and to flavor sauces, pickles, etc.
(6) - Spice (n.) Species; kind.