Definition of nutmeg - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cookingaromatic seed used to flavor sweet and savory dishes
- She added nutmeg to the pie for extra flavor.
2.
tunnel trickUK sports move where the ball is played between legsUK
- He scored by performing a nutmeg on the defender.
3.
plantTECH. tropical evergreen tree that produces aromatic spice seedsTECH.
- Nutmeg trees thrive in the humid climates of the tropics..
Verb
1.
sportsUK play the ball between an opponent's legsUK
- He nutmegged the defender and scored a goal.
2.
cookingRare add ground brown spice from a tree seed to foodRare
- She nutmegged the custard for extra flavor.
Images of nutmeg
aromatic seed used to flavor sweet and savory dishes 
sports move where the ball is played between legs 
tropical evergreen tree that produces aromatic spice seeds
Expressions with nutmeg
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East Indian tree cultivated for nutmeg and mace
The nutmeg tree thrives in tropical climates.
having the shape or form of a nutmeg
The nutmeg-shaped pendant hung gracefully around her neck..
plant with leaves that smell like nutmeg
The nutmeg geranium thrives in her sunny kitchen window..
California evergreen with nutmeg-like fruit and turpentine flavor
The nutmeg-yew is native to California's coastal regions.
Origin of nutmeg
Old French, nois (nut) + muscade (musky)
Terms with nutmeg included in their meaning
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cooking
spice blend with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves
food
cake flavored with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg
cooking
spice from the outer layer of nutmeg
sports
nutmeg in soccer
seed appendage
appendage on seeds like yew and nutmeg
beverages
traditional Scottish drink with beer, nutmeg, eggs, sugar, and whiskey
nutmeg
related to nutmeg or its properties
botanical
East Indian tree cultivated for nutmeg and mace
botany
plant with leaves that smell like nutmeg
shape resemblance
having the shape or form of a nutmeg
California tree
California evergreen with nutmeg-like fruit and turpentine flavor
cooking
seasoned with nutmeg spice
Examples of nutmeg in a sentence
A pinch of nutmeg enhances the soup's aroma. The player executed a perfect nutmeg during the match. Fans cheered as he performed a nutmeg on the opponent. The nutmeg tree is native to the Banda Islands. Farmers cultivate nutmeg trees for their valuable seeds. She nutmegged her opponent during the match.
The player was famous for his ability to nutmeg defenders. He nutmegged the eggnog to enhance its taste. The chef nutmegged the sauce for a warm aroma.
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- French:muscade, faire un petit pont, ...
- German:Muskatnuss, tunneln, ...
- Italian:noce moscata, far passare la palla tra le gambe, ...
- Spanish:nuez moscada, hacer un caño, ...
- Portuguese:noz-moscada, passar a bola por entre as pernas, ...
- Chinese:肉豆蔻, 穿裆, ...
- Japanese:ナツメグ, 股抜きする, ...
- Arabic:جَوزة الطِّيب, مَرَّرَ الكُرَةَ مِن بَيْنِ سَاقَي, ...
- Hebrew:אֱגוֹז מוּסְקָט, לְהַעֲבִיר בֵּין הָרַגְלַיִם, ...
- Russian:мускатный орех, прокидывать мяч между ног, ...
- Ukrainian:мускатний горіх, пробити між ногами, ...
- Hindi:जायफल, छलांग लगाना, ...
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