"pumpkin spice" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pumpkin spices [plural]
Etymology: So named because it is the mixture of spices traditionally used for pumpkin pie. Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} pumpkin spice (countable and uncountable, plural pumpkin spices)
  1. A spice blend that includes cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, dried ginger, and cloves. Wikipedia link: en:pumpkin spice Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Spices and herbs Synonyms: pumpkin pie spice Derived forms: pumpkin spice latte, PSL Translations (spice blend): 南瓜派調味料 (Chinese Mandarin), 南瓜派调味料 (nánguāpài tiáowèiliào) (Chinese Mandarin), kurpitsamauste (Finnish), épices d’automne [feminine] (French)

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