nutmeg.
An evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans) cultivated in the East Indies for its spicy seeds.
Meaning & usage
An evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans) cultivated in the East Indies for its spicy seeds.
The aromatic seed of this tree, used as a spice. The powdered seed, ready for use.
The aromatic seed of this tree, used as a spice. A whole nutmeg seed.
A small moth, Hadula trifolii, feeding on plants and native to the Northern Hemisphere.
A grey-brown colour.
The playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent.
Where this word comes from
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.
To flavour with nutmeg.
She decided the eggnog was lacking in flavor, so she decided to nutmeg it heavily.
To play the ball between the legs of (an opponent).
Where this word comes from
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.
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