mace
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Definition of mace - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
cookingspice from the outer layer of nutmeg
  • She added mace to the stew for flavor.
flavoring seasoning spice
2.
weaponDatedheavy club used in combatDated
  • The knight wielded a mace in battle.
baton bludgeon club
3.
ceremonyRareUKceremonial staff symbolizing authorityRareUK
  • The official carried a mace during the procession.
baton scepter staff
4.
self-defenseRareUStear gas or pepper spray for defenseRareUS
  • She carried mace in her purse for protection.
pepper spray tear gas
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Images of mace

  • mace: spice from the outer layer of nutmeg
    spice from the outer layer of nutmeg
  • mace: heavy club used in combat
    heavy club used in combat
  • mace: ceremonial staff symbolizing authority
    ceremonial staff symbolizing authority

Origin of mace

Middle English, mace (spice) from Old French

Terms related to mace

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maceratemacerationaromacondimentcookingculinaryflavoringredientnutmegapparatusarmamentdevice

Terms with mace included in their meaning

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nutmeg treen.
botanical
East Indian tree cultivated for nutmeg and mace
holy water sprinklern.
historical weapon
16th-century spiked mace used as a weapon
macebearern.
ceremony
person who carries a ceremonial mace in official events
macedadj.
safety
affected by mace spray causing irritation
macern.
ceremonial role
official who carries a mace in ceremonies
macern.
legal
officer in Scottish courts who carries the mace

Examples of mace in a sentence

  • The recipe called for a pinch of mace to enhance the taste.
  • The museum displayed an ancient mace.
  • He swung the mace with all his might.
  • The university's mace was displayed at the entrance.
  • During the ceremony, the mace was prominently featured.
  • The store sells mace for personal safety.

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  1. French:macis, masse, ...
  2. German:Muskatblüte, Streitkolben, ...
  3. Italian:macis, mazza, ...
  4. Spanish:macis, garrote, ...
  5. Portuguese:macis, maça, ...
  6. Chinese:肉豆蔻皮, 狼牙棒, ...
  7. Japanese:メース, メイス, ...
  8. Arabic:بَشْر جوزة الطيب, هَرَاوَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֵייס, אַלָּה, ...
  10. Russian:мацис, булава, ...
  11. Ukrainian:мацис, булава, ...
  12. Hindi:जावित्री, गदा, ...
MACE
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Definition of MACE - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

acr: major adverse cardiovascular eventTECH.serious heart problem like heart attack or strokeTECH.
  • He suffered a MACE during the stressful workday yesterday.
  • The new medication aims to reduce the risk of MACE.
  • Patients with high cholesterol are at increased risk of MACE.
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Origin of MACE

Middle English mace (club) from Old French

Terms related to MACE

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anginaarrhythmiacoronaryheart attackinfarctionmyocardialstrokethrombosis

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  1. French:événement cardiovasculaire indésirable majeur, ...
  2. German:schwerwiegendes unerwünschtes kardiovaskuläres Ereignis, ...
  3. Italian:evento cardiovascolare avverso maggiore, ...
  4. Spanish:MACE, ...
  5. Portuguese:evento cardiovascular adverso major, ...
  6. Chinese:主要不良心血管事件, ...
  7. Japanese:心血管イベント, ...
  8. Arabic:حَدَث قَلْبِي وِعَائِي سَلْبِي كَبِير, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֵרוּעַ לֵבָבִי חָמוּר כְּמוֹ הֶתְקֵף לֵב אוֹ שָׁבֶץ, ...
  10. Russian:МАСЕ, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ВКСН, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रमुख प्रतिकूल हृदय रोग घटना, ...
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