HyperDic: nutmeg_tree

English > 1 sense of the expression nutmeg tree:
NOUNplantnutmeg tree, nutmeg, Myristica fragransEast Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed
English > nutmeg tree: 1 sense > noun 1, plant
MeaningEast Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices / spices: nutmeg and mace.
Synonymsnutmeg, 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

©2001-24 · HyperDic hyper-dictionary · Contact

English | Spanish | Catalan
Privacy | Robots

Valid XHTML 1.0 Strict