Meaning & Definition of Nutmeg in English
English⟶
Nutmeg
/nətmɛg/
noun
1. East indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed
- Source of two spices: nutmeg and mace
synonym:
- nutmeg,
- nutmeg tree,
- Myristica fragrans
2. Hard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice when grated or ground
synonym:
- nutmeg