nutmeg /ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/noun 7verb 2forms 3 noun7 •The aromatic seed of this tree, used as a spice. •The powdered seed, ready for use. •A whole nutmeg seed. •An evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans) cultivated in the East Indies for its spicy seeds. •The playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent. •A grey-brown colour. •A small moth, Hadula trifolii, feeding on plants and native to the Northern Hemisphere. verb2 •To flavour with nutmeg.She decided the eggnog was lacking in flavor, so she decided to nutmeg it heavily. •To play the ball between the legs of (an opponent). formsnutmegged · nutmegging · nutmegs
