HyperDic: nutmeg

English > 2 senses of the word nutmeg:
NOUNplantnutmeg, nutmeg tree, Myristica fragransEast Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed
foodnutmeghard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice / spice when grated or ground
nutmeg > pronunciation
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English > nutmeg: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
MeaningEast Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices / spices: nutmeg and mace.
Synonymsnutmeg tree, Myristica fragrans
Member ofMyristica, genus Myristicatype genus of Myristicaceae
PartsnutmegHard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice / spice when grated or ground
Broaderspice treeTree bearing aromatic bark or berries
SpanishMyristica fragrans
Catalannou moscada
English > nutmeg: 2 senses > noun 2, food
MeaningHard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice / spice when grated or ground.
Part ofnutmeg, nutmeg tree, Myristica fragransEast Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed
BroaderspiceAny of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food
Substance ofmacespice / spice made from the dried fleshy covering of the nutmeg seed
Spanishnuez moscada, nuez muescada
Catalannou moscada

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