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BNC: 22943 COCA: 11823

nutmeg

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nutmeg /ˈnʌtˌmɛg/ noun
nutmeg
/ˈnʌtˌmɛg/
noun
Learner's definition of NUTMEG
[noncount]
: a spice made from the hard seed of a tropical tree and used in cooking and baking肉豆蔻(用作调味品)
BNC: 22943 COCA: 11823

See also: Nutmegger


nutmeg

noun

nut·​meg ˈnət-ˌmeg How to pronounce nutmeg (audio)
-ˌmāg
1
: an aromatic seed produced by an evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans of the family Myristicaceae, the nutmeg family) native to the Moluccas
also : the ground seed used as a spice compare mace sense 2
2
: a tree yielding nutmeg

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Nutmeg is native to the Moluccas, Indonesian islands in the Malay Archipelago of Southeast Asia. The word nutmeg, however, comes from Old Occitan, a Romance language spoken in southern France during the latter half of the Middle Ages. Old Occitan "noz muscada" combines "noz" ("nut"), from Latin nuc-, nux, with "muscada," a feminine form of muscat, meaning "musky." The history of "muscat" can in turn be traced back through Late Latin, Greek, and Middle Persian to a Sanskrit word meaning "mouse."

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Freshly grated nutmeg on the nose and hints of crushed rocks with fine tannins along the palate with cocoa dust and blueberry preserves expressed on the sustained finish. Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 27 June 2022 Add a lime wheel, grate some nutmeg over the top and serve. Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2021 Its also great to grate fresh nutmeg, hard cheeses and fresh ginger. cleveland, 26 May 2022 Woody and mossy notes unfold to aromatic nutmeg, vetiver, and subtle hints of saffron. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 May 2022 Count out 10 cloves, 10 cardamom pods, 2 large cinnamon sticks, and 1 nutmeg. Bon Appétit, 3 Mar. 2022 Garnish with lemon wheels, cinnamon sticks and grated nutmeg on top of the punch. Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021 Most blends include African nutmeg, castor seed, orima, jansa and beletete leaves. Jen Rose Smith, CNN, 5 Jan. 2022 Slowly add the flour and nutmeg and whisk until there are no lumps. Aly Walansky, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English notemigge, notemuge, ultimately from Old Occitan noz muscada, from noz nut (from Latin nuc-, nux) + muscada, feminine of muscat musky — more at muscat

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of nutmeg was in the 15th century
BNC: 22943 COCA: 11823

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