nutmeg
Translation
nutmeg
Examples
She added some nutmeg to the pie.
She added some nutmeg to the pie.
Grammar Patterns
((nutmeg)) a spice from the seed of a tropical tree She added some nutmeg to the pie.
Similar Words
Synonyms (other spices): cinnamon, clove, mace
Etymology
From Old French 'nois muguete', from Latin 'nux' (nut) + 'muscata' (musky). It means 'musky nut'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'nut' + 'meg'. Imagine a huge nut that you call a 'mega-nut', which sounds like nutmeg.