nutmeg

Speech parts

1. nutmeg - Noun

2. nutmeg - Verb

Meaning

The kernel of the fruit of the nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans), a native of the Molucca Islands, but cultivated elsewhere in the tropics.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

Myristica fragrans nutmeg tree muscat filbert ebony cassia mace hickory musk salt garlic pepper dill cayenne ball
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Hypernyms

spice spice tree

Phrases with the word

Montreal nutmeg melon Peruvian nutmeg nutmeg grater california wild nutmeg white nutmeg pigeon Chinese nutmeg yew

Anagrams

gnetum

Examples

Although used as a folk treatment for other ailments, unprocessed nutmeg has no proven medicinal value today. Source: Internet

Add in the garam masala, cinnamon, turmeric, nutmeg and mix for a few seconds. Source: Internet

Add more vanilla (if you want) nutmeg (also optional) and lots (or to taste) of good bourbon plus a shake of nutmeg on top. Source: Internet

Following an average deficit of around 44 percent of GDP from 1997 to 2000, the current account deficit has increased to over 35 percent of GDP since 2001 due to higher import demand combined with lower receipts from tourism and nutmeg exports. Source: Internet

Before the Dutch retook control of the islands, the British removed many nutmeg trees and transplanted them to Ceylon and other British colonies. Source: Internet

Add the butter, cut into bits, the nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste and toss the mixture until the butter is melted. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

nutly nutmeal nutmeat nutmeg family nutmeg flower nutmeg geranium