nutmeg | ||
1. | [ noun ] (botany) East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace | |
Synonyms: | Myristica_fragrans nutmeg_tree | |
Related terms: | spice_tree Myristica | |
2. | [ noun ] (food) hard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice when grated or ground | |
Related terms: | spice mace | |
Similar spelling: |
Nutting |