nutmeg

Meanings

Plural: nutmegs

Noun

East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace
hard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice when grated or ground
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.

Verb

To flavour with nutmeg.
To play the ball between the legs of (an opponent).

Origin / Etymology

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.

Synonyms

Myristica fragrans, nutmeg tree

Scrabble Score: 9

nutmeg is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
nutmeg is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
nutmeg is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

nutmeg is a valid Words With Friends word