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Rarenutmegs
The correct spelling is nutmegs.
How to pronounce nutmegs
noun
Say it like: Nut-meg-s
The correct spelling is nutmegs. An evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans) cultivated in the East Indies for its spicy seeds. For example: "She decided the eggnog was lacking in flavor, so she decided to nutmeg it heavily."
Usage Examples
“She decided the eggnog was lacking in flavor, so she decided to nutmeg it heavily.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans) cultivated in the East Indies for its spicy seeds.
- 2.The aromatic seed of this tree, used as a spice.
- 3.A grey-brown colour.
- 4.The playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent.
verb
- 1.To flavour with nutmeg.
- 2.To play the ball between the legs of (an opponent).
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