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nutmeg
[ nuht-meg ]
noun
- the hard, aromatic seed of the fruit of an East Indian tree, Myristica fragrans, used in grated form as a spice.
- the similar product of certain other trees of the same genus or other genera.
- a tree bearing such seeds.
nutmeg
/ ˈʌٳɛɡ /
noun
- an East Indian evergreen tree, Myristica fragrans, cultivated in the tropics for its hard aromatic seed: family Myristicaceae See also mace 2
- the seed of this tree, used as a spice
- any of several similar trees or their fruit
- a greyish-brown colour
verb
- informal.sport to kick or hit the ball between the legs of (an opposing player)
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51Թ History and Origins
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of nutmeg1
C13: from Old French nois muguede, from Old Provençal noz muscada musk-scented nut, from Latin nux nut + muscus musk
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These are not just highlight reels of goals - there are montages of dazzling dribbles, rainbow flicks, and nutmegs.
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Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
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Cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg were symbols of culinary sophistication, and these sweet spices started appearing alongside fruit in many savory dishes – especially breads, but also main courses.
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For his second - and Rangers' fourth - he showed incredible confidence and composure to stretch, steal, nutmeg and slot home.
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Adding cinnamon, clove, cardamom, nutmeg and other warming spices gives the dish a depth of flavor.
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