Nutmeg Definition & Meaning

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

"Nutmeg" in song lyrics

See how nutmeg is used in real songs:

  • "Bust off about a keg, she called it creamy nutmeg"
    RZA/Bobby Digital f/ Force MD's, Ms. Roxy — My Lovin' is Digi
  • "But a silver nutmeg"
    I Had a Little Nut Tree
  • "whole nutmeg"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with nutmeg

Usage tips for "nutmeg"

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