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Nutmeg

NUH-tmehg

/ˈnʌˌtmɛɡ/

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nutmeg

Dictionary meaning

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

Examples

  • Source of two spices: nutmeg and mace.

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