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nutmeg

/ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/

nutmegnoun

nutmegs

Translations

мускатный орех

I added a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce.

Я добавил щепотку мускатного ореха в соус.

Definitions

A hard, aromatic seed of the tropical tree Myristica fragrans, used as a spice when grated or ground.

She added a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce for extra flavor.

A reddish-brown color resembling the spice nutmeg.

The walls of the living room were painted a warm nutmeg color.

An evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans) native to the Moluccas, cultivated for its aromatic seeds.

Nutmeg is grown commercially in several tropical regions around the world.

Synonyms

nutmegverb

nutmegged

Past Simple

nutmegged

Past Participle

nutmegging

Gerund

/ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/

Translations

обвести

He managed to nutmeg the defender and score a goal.

Ему удалось обвести защитника и забить гол.

Definitions

To kick a ball through an opponent's legs in a game, especially in soccer.

The striker managed to nutmeg the defender and score a goal.

Synonyms

thread the ball through the legs

play through the legs

pass between the legs

put through the legs

meg

nutmegadjective

/ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/

Used attributively to denote a reddish-brown colour similar to that of the spice.

Definitions

Of a warm reddish-brown colour reminiscent of ground nutmeg.

She chose a nutmeg jacket to complement her autumn outfit.

Synonyms