Reference meaning
nutmeg
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East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace
Related source terms
nutmeg treemyristica fragrans
Other meanings
2. noun
hard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice when grated or ground
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