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nutmeg

nut·meg

UK/ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/ US/ˈnʌˌtmɛɡ/ uncommon

noun

1.
2.

hard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice when grated or ground

Origin

From Middle English notemege, notemuge, a partial translation of Medieval Latin nux muga, a variant of Medieval Latin nux muscata (“musky nut”). Compare also Old French nois mugede. For the term used in various ball sports, see Wikipedia.

Phrases

  • African nutmeg
  • calabash nutmeg
  • catabash nutmeg
  • false nutmeg
  • Japanese nutmeg
  • nutmeg geranium
  • nutmeg liver
  • nutmeg mannikin

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