spicer

Deals in aromatics

A spicer is someone who spices—a dealer in spices, or one who adds spice to food.

The term is archaic; you're more likely to encounter it as a surname than as a job description.

In historical contexts, spicers were merchants who traded in the valuable spices that once drove global commerce.

tradesperson

merchant

One who sells wares

apothecary · trader · importer · wholesaler · shopkeeper · provisioner · purveyor · marketeer · supplier · dealer

seasoning

cumin

Ground aromatic seed

oregano · thyme · rosemary · saffron · cardamom · cinnamon · nutmeg · peppercorn · clove · ginger

flavor

pungent

Sharply strong-smelling

piquant · fragrant · fiery · warm · earthy · smoky · hot · peppery · bold · exotic

Opposites
trade specialization

spicergrocer

Food shop proprietor

stapler · draper · greengrocer · ironmonger · haberdasher

culinary action

spicerpurist

One demanding strict adherence

minimalist

Phrases
Family

spicy, spice, spices, spiced, spiciness, spicing, spiceless, unspiced

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G