Nutmeg

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈnÊŒtmɛɡ/
• Rhymes: -ɛɡ

Origin

A part-translation of Old French nois mugede (modern noix de muscade or noix muscade), from Medieval Latin nux muscata ("musky nut").

Full definition of nutmeg

Noun

1. An evergreen tree, , cultivated in the East Indies for its spicy seeds.
2. The aromatic seed of this tree, used as a spice.
3. A grey-brown colour.
4. (football) The playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent.

Derived terms

• nutmeg mannikin
• nutmeg melon
• nutmeg psychosis
• nutmeg pippin

Verb

1. (transitive) To flavour with nutmeg.She decided the eggnog was lacking in flavor, so she decided to nutmeg it heavily.
2. (soccer, transitive) To play the ball between the legs of (an opponent).