Nutmeg
noun
A spice from the seed of a tropical tree, or the tree itself.
I added a pinch of nutmeg to the recipe for extra flavor.
Often appears as...
- pinch of nutmeg
- grated nutmeg
noun
In football (soccer), a move where the ball is kicked between an opponent's legs.
He dribbled past the defender with a smooth nutmeg.
Often appears as...
- perform a nutmeg
- nutmeg pass
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Colloquial
noun
A spice from the seed of a tropical tree, or the tree itself.
I added a pinch of nutmeg to the recipe for extra flavor.
Often appears as...
- pinch of nutmeg
- grated nutmeg
noun
In football (soccer), a move where the ball is kicked between an opponent's legs.
He dribbled past the defender with a smooth nutmeg.
Often appears as...
- perform a nutmeg
- nutmeg pass
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Spice
Used mainly to enhance flavor in sweet and savory dishes, notably in holiday recipes.
Nutmeg is a key ingredient in pumpkin pie.
Pro Tip 2/3Small Amounts
It's potent, so recipes often require just a small amount, like a 'pinch' or 'dash'.
Just a dash of nutmeg can elevate your béchamel sauce.
Pro Tip 3/3Fresh vs. Ground
Available both ground and as a whole seed; fresher flavor when grated directly from the seed.
Freshly grated nutmeg is more aromatic than the pre-ground spice.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Spice
Used mainly to enhance flavor in sweet and savory dishes, notably in holiday recipes.
Nutmeg is a key ingredient in pumpkin pie.
Pro Tip 2/3Small Amounts
It's potent, so recipes often require just a small amount, like a 'pinch' or 'dash'.
Just a dash of nutmeg can elevate your béchamel sauce.
Pro Tip 3/3Fresh vs. Ground
Available both ground and as a whole seed; fresher flavor when grated directly from the seed.
Freshly grated nutmeg is more aromatic than the pre-ground spice.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Spice
Used mainly to enhance flavor in sweet and savory dishes, notably in holiday recipes.
Nutmeg is a key ingredient in pumpkin pie.
Pro Tip 2/3Small Amounts
It's potent, so recipes often require just a small amount, like a 'pinch' or 'dash'.
Just a dash of nutmeg can elevate your béchamel sauce.
Pro Tip 3/3Fresh vs. Ground
Available both ground and as a whole seed; fresher flavor when grated directly from the seed.
Freshly grated nutmeg is more aromatic than the pre-ground spice.
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How one of the most...
It guaranteed protection in exchange for monopoly rights to their nutmeg. Bandanese leaders had made similar agreements before, but were able to break them without serious consequences. The Dutch represented a new threat. They attempted to build forts to control trade and stop smuggling,
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How one of the most...
It guaranteed protection in exchange for monopoly rights to their nutmeg. Bandanese leaders had made similar agreements before, but were able to break them without serious consequences. The Dutch represented a new threat. They attempted to build forts to control trade and stop smuggling,
Video examples
Ice Breakers - Ep. 1 PIPE...
You are pure. You are beautiful. Superb. Flawless. Yeah, you, hot cocoa girl. Yeah, you, chocolate girl. Yeah, you, honey girl. Yeah, you, cinnamon girl, Yeah, you, brown sugar girl. Yeah, you, caramel girl. Yeah, you, nutmeg girl.
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Quote examples
Alex Iwobi
Nigerian Athlete
I will take ownership of the nutmeg. My uncle Okocha has got the skills but the nutmeg, the prince title they call me for that, I will say it is my ownership. It happens instinctively, sometimes the easiest way of getting past my opponent.
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Raheem Sterling
English Athlete
I've come to a point in my career where it doesn't matter if I dribble or nutmeg someone. The only thing that matters is whether I was decisive, did I put the ball in the back of the net today, and did it help the team win.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
I love the scents of winter! For me, it's all about the feeling you get when you smell pumpkin spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, gingerbread and spruce.
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Sandra Lee
American Author
Instead of doing cinnamon, nutmeg, and all those baking spices I'll have one spice that's for sweets, and that's pumpkin pie spice.
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Melissa Leong
Freshly grated nutmeg over fresh pasta with truffle oil is simple perfection. It's also integral in any good bechamel or chai mix.
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John Torode
Australian Chef
Pumpkin and nutmeg tarts are a small, sweet version of the classic tart, a combination that is a particular favourite of mine.
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Jeannie Mai
American Celebrity
Nutmeg and cinnamon are my favorite fragrance enhancers.
Quote examples
Alex Iwobi
Nigerian Athlete
I will take ownership of the nutmeg. My uncle Okocha has got the skills but the nutmeg, the prince title they call me for that, I will say it is my ownership. It happens instinctively, sometimes the easiest way of getting past my opponent.
Quote examples
Raheem Sterling
English Athlete
I've come to a point in my career where it doesn't matter if I dribble or nutmeg someone. The only thing that matters is whether I was decisive, did I put the ball in the back of the net today, and did it help the team win.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
I love the scents of winter! For me, it's all about the feeling you get when you smell pumpkin spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, gingerbread and spruce.
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Sandra Lee
American Author
Instead of doing cinnamon, nutmeg, and all those baking spices I'll have one spice that's for sweets, and that's pumpkin pie spice.
Quote examples
Melissa Leong
Freshly grated nutmeg over fresh pasta with truffle oil is simple perfection. It's also integral in any good bechamel or chai mix.
Quote examples
John Torode
Australian Chef
Pumpkin and nutmeg tarts are a small, sweet version of the classic tart, a combination that is a particular favourite of mine.
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Jeannie Mai
American Celebrity
Nutmeg and cinnamon are my favorite fragrance enhancers.
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