| 单词 |
spice-box |
| 释义 |
spice-box Also 6 spys box. [spice n.] 1. A box, usually having several compartments, to keep spices in.
1527Test. Ebor. (Surtees) V. 244 Le spicebox de every. 1533–4Rutland MSS. (Hist. MSS. Comm.) IV. 348, j spys box with a little spone to the same. a1625Fletcher Bloody Brother ii. ii, Here stands a bak'd meat, he wants a little seasoning;..my Spice-box, Gentlemen. 1858Simmonds Dict. Trade, Spice-box, a kitchen-box with several divisions for holding different spices. 1874H. H. Cole Catal. Ind. Art S. Kens. Mus. App. 288 Centre Piece, silver, consisting of a plateau fitted with spice boxes and receptacles for flowers. 2. A small decorated box, usually of Oriental workmanship.
1880G. C. M. Birdwood Ind. Art I. 160 Small boxes of very graceful form, covered with the most delicate tracery, and known to Europeans as spice-boxes. |

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