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Added 10 October 2026

nutmeg

/ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/ noun

Latin root: nux Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about nutmeg at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

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.

Origin

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.

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