nutmeg

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace
  2. noun hard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice when grated or ground

Etymology

From Middle English notemege, notemuge, a partial translation of Medieval Latin nux muga, a variant of Medieval Latin nux muscata (“musky nut”). Compare also Old French nois mugede. For the term used in various ball sports, see Wikipedia.

In classic literature

Synonyms

nutmeg tree, Myristica fragrans

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