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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

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  • "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

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Frequently asked questions

What does nutmeg mean?
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
What part of speech is nutmeg?
Nutmeg is a noun.
How many definitions does nutmeg have?
Nutmeg has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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