nutmeg

/ˌnʌtˈmɛg/
/ˈnʌtmɛg/
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Other forms: nutmegs

Definitions of nutmeg
  1. noun
    East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace
    synonyms: Myristica fragrans, nutmeg tree
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    type of:
    spice tree
    tree bearing aromatic bark or berries
  2. noun
    hard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice when grated or ground
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    type of:
    spice
    any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food
Pronunciation
US
/ˌnʌtˈmɛg/
UK
/ˈnʌtmɛg/
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