"herbs and spices" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p|head=herbs and spices}} herbs and spices pl (plural only)
  1. (idiomatic) A variety or a diversity of elements which combine to make something more interesting, complex, or enjoyable. Tags: idiomatic, plural, plural-only
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