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Definitions for Nutmeg
[1] the hard, aromatic seed of the fruit of an East Indian tree, Myristica fragrans, used in grated form as a spice.
[2] the similar product of certain other trees of the same genus or other genera.
[3] a tree bearing such seeds.
[4] an East Indian evergreen tree, Myristica fragrans, cultivated in the tropics for its hard aromatic seed: family Myristicaceae See also mace 2
[5] the seed of this tree, used as a spice
[6] any of several similar trees or their fruit
[7] a greyish-brown colour
[8] British sport informal to kick or hit the ball between the legs of (an opposing player)
Words related to Nutmeg
cantaloupe, gourd, papaya, watermelon, musk, casaba, honeydew, pepo
Words nearby Nutmeg
nuthouse, nutjob, nutlet, nutley, nutmeat, nutmeg, nutmeg geranium, nutmeg melon, nutmeg state, nutmegger, nutpick
Origin of Nutmeg
1300–50; Middle English notemug(g)e, perhaps back formation from *notemugede (-ede being taken as -ed3), equivalent to note nut + mugede < Old French < Late Latin muscāta musky; see musk, -ate1
Other words from Nutmeg
nut·megged , adjective
Word origin for Nutmeg
C13: from Old French nois muguede, from Old Provençal noz muscada musk-scented nut, from Latin nux nut + muscus musk
Synonyms for Nutmeg
cantaloupe, gourd, papaya, watermelon, casaba, honeydew, musk, pepo