Definitions for nutmeg
ˈnʌt mɛgnut·meg

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. nutmeg, nutmeg tree, Myristica fragransnoun

   East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace

2. nutmegnoun

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. nutmegnoun

   an evergreen tree, Myristica fragrans, cultivated in the East Indies for its spicy seeds

2. nutmegnoun

   the aromatic seed of this tree, used as a spice

3. nutmegnoun

   a grey-brown colour

4. nutmegnoun

   The playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent

5. nutmegverb

   to flavour with nutmeg

   She decided the eggnog was lacking in flavor, so she decided to nutmeg it heavily.

6. nutmegverb

   to play the ball between the legs of (an opponent)

7. Etymology: A part-translation of nois mugede (modern noix de muscade or noix muscade), from mediaeval nux muscata, literally ‘musky nut’.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Nutmegnoun

   The nutmeg is a kernel of a large fruit not unlike the peach, and separated from that and from its investient coat, the mace before it is sent over to us; except that the whole fruit is sometimes sent over in preserve, by way of sweet-meat or as a curiosity. The nutmeg is of a roundish or oval figure, of a compact or firm texture, and its surface furrowed: it is of an extremely agreeable smell and an aromatick taste. There are two kinds of nutmeg; the male which is long and cylindrical, but it has less of the fine aromatick flavour than the female, which is of the shape of an olive. The Dutch import the nutmegs and mace from the East-Indies, and supply all Europe with them. The tree which produces them is not unlike our pear-tree in its manner of growth: its leaves, whether green or dried, have, when bruised, a very fragrant smell; and the trunk or branches, cut or broken off, yield a red liquor like blood. This tree is carefully cultivated. But that which produces the male nutmeg grows wild in the mountainous parts of the Moluccas. Nutmeg is much used in our foods, and is of excellent virtues as a medicine. Hill.

   Etymology: nut and muguèt, French.

   The second a dry and flosculous coat, commonly called mace; the fourth a kernel included in the shell, which lieth under the mace, is the same we call nutmeg. Thomas Browne, V. Err.

   I to my pleasant gardens went,
   Where nutmegs breathe a fragrant scent. George Sandys.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Nutmeg

   Nutmeg is the seed or ground spice of several tree species of the genus Myristica; fragrant nutmeg or true nutmeg (M. fragrans) is a dark-leaved evergreen tree cultivated for two spices derived from its fruit: nutmeg, from its seed, and mace, from the seed covering. It is also a commercial source of nutmeg essential oil and nutmeg butter. Indonesia is the main producer of nutmeg and mace, and the true nutmeg tree is native to its islands. If consumed in amounts exceeding its typical use as a spice, nutmeg powder may produce allergic reactions, cause contact dermatitis, or have psychoactive effects. Although used in traditional medicine for treating various disorders, nutmeg has no scientifically confirmed medicinal value.Conifers of the genus Torreya, commonly known as the nutmeg yews, have edible seeds of similar appearance, but are not closely related to M. fragrans, and are not used as a spice.

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1. nutmeg

   Nutmeg is a spice made from the seed of the nutmeg tree, also known as Myristica fragrans. It has a distinctive warm, sweet, and nutty flavor and is widely used in both sweet and savory dishes. Additionally, it's commonly used in drinks like eggnog and chai tea. It originated from the Banda Islands in Indonesia but is now grown in various parts of the world. The nutmeg seed is covered by a red and fleshy layer called mace, which is also used as a spice.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Nutmegnoun

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

2. Etymology: [OE. notemuge; note nut + OF. muge musk, of the same origin as E. musk; cf. OF. noix muguette nutmeg, F. noix muscade. See Nut, and Musk.]

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1. Nutmeg

   The nutmeg tree is any of several species of trees in genus Myristica. The most important commercial species is Myristica fragrans, an evergreen tree indigenous to the Banda Islands in the Moluccas of Indonesia. The nutmeg tree is important for two spices derived from the fruit: nutmeg and mace. Nutmeg is the seed of the tree, roughly egg-shaped and about 20 to 30 mm long and 15 to 18 mm wide, and weighing between 5 and 10 g dried, while mace is the dried "lacy" reddish covering or aril of the seed. The first harvest of nutmeg trees takes place 7–9 years after planting, and the trees reach full production after 20 years. Nutmeg is usually used in powdered form. This is the only tropical fruit that is the source of two different spices. Several other commercial products are also produced from the trees, including essential oils, extracted oleoresins, and nutmeg butter. The common or fragrant nutmeg, Myristica fragrans, native to the Banda Islands of Indonesia, is also grown in Penang Island in Malaysia and the Caribbean, especially in Grenada. It also grows in Kerala, a state in southern India. Other species of nutmeg include Papuan nutmeg M. argentea from New Guinea, and M. malabarica from India.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Nutmeg

   nut′meg, n. the aromatic kernel of an East Indian tree, much used as a seasoning in cookery.—adj. Nut′megged; Nut′meggy. [M. E. notemuge, a hybrid word formed from nut, and O. Fr. muge, musk—L. muscus, musk.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of nutmeg in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of nutmeg in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of nutmeg in a Sentence

1. Robb Walsh:

   But they left in the cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves that make it taste so unique. And they still served it over pasta.

2. Thomas Frezza:

   The recipe itself uses nutmeg and nutmeg can be kind of powerful, i probably would switch it out for like cinnamon, or something. You know, just something that's a little bit -- a less powerful spice than nutmeg.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=nutmeg
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Nutmeg
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=nutmeg
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutmeg
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutmeg
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=nutmeg
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=nutmeg