Meaning

noun East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace

noun hard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice when grated or ground

originFrom 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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