nutmeg
/ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a spice made from the seed of a tropical tree, used in cooking and baking
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“Could you pass me the nutmeg for the pumpkin pie?”
“I love adding a little nutmeg to my hot chocolate.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
An evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans) cultivated in the East Indies for its spicy seeds.
Related Words
Synonyms:
spiceseasoning
Word Family:
nutmegsnutmegged