From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishnutmegnut‧meg /ˈnʌtmeɡ/ noun [uncountable]DFC a brown powder made from the seed of a tropical tree, which is used as a spice
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nutmeg• In a small bowl, combine sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.• In a large saucepan, combine remaining 13 / 8 Cups milk, stock, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.• Neither did Nathaniel have, trade, grow or even handle any nutmeg.• If the greedy nutmeg makers raise the price, most of us will not notice or care.• The commonly used spices include pepper, nutmeg, mace, cinnamon, mustard, coriander, sage, and garlic.• The island's nutmeg association shrugged.• Drain off excess water and mix in the seasoning, nutmeg and yoghurt.• Mace is the outer husk of the nutmeg and has a strong but fragrant flavour.Origin nutmeg (1200-1300) Old Provençal noz muscada “musky nut” 