nutmeg

IPA: nˈʌtmɛg

An evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans) cultivated in the East Indies for its spicy seeds.
The aromatic seed of this tree, used as a spice.
(uncountable) The powdered seed, ready for use.
(countable) A whole nutmeg seed.
A small moth, Hadula trifolii, feeding on plants and native to the Northern Hemisphere.
A grey-brown colour.
(soccer, field hockey or ice hockey, basketball) The playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent.

Examples of "nutmeg" in Sentences

Leather was available only in nutmeg.
Sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg to taste.
The really telling element is the nutmeg.
This is briefly outlined in the Nutmeg article.
The Scout emblem features a budding nutmeg, the national symbol.
Junket is often served with a sprinkling of grated nutmeg on top.
Grate nutmeg over it, add pounded cinnamon, and nonpareil comfits.
Calabash nutmeg has a nutmeg like flavour with a pungent overtone.
Common names include Chinese nutmeg yew although it is not related to nutmeg .
Sift in the flour, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, then slowly whisk in the beer/molasses mixture.