NUTMEG


Meaning of NUTMEG in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈnʌtmeɡ ]

n. 1 an evergreen E. Indian tree, Myristica fragrans, yielding a hard aromatic spheroidal seed. 2 the seed of this used as a spice and in medicine. ønutmeg-apple the fruit of this tree, yielding mace and nutmeg. [ME: partial transl. of OF nois mug(u)ede ult. f. L nux nut + LL muscus MUSK]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.