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nutmeg

Syllabification: (nut·meg)
Pronunciation: /ˈnətˌmeg/

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Definition of nutmeg

noun

  • 1the hard, aromatic, almost spherical seed of a tropical tree.
  • nutmeg grated and used as a spice.
  • 2the evergreen tree that bears nutmeg seeds, native to the Moluccas.
    • Myristica fragrans, family Myristicaceae

Origin:

late Middle English notemuge, partial translation of Old French nois muguede, based on Latin nux 'nut' + late Latin muscus 'musk'

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