| nutmeg | <botany> The kernel of the fruit of the nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans), a native of the Molucca Islands, but cultivated elsewhere in the tropics. This fruit is a nearly spherical drupe, of the size of a pear, of a yellowish colour without and almost white within. This opens into two nearly equal longitudinal valves, inclosing the nut surrounded by its aril, which is mace The nutmeg is an aromatic, very grateful to the taste and smell, and much used in cookery. Other species of Myristica yield nutmegs of inferior quality. American, Calabash, or Jamaica, nutmeg, the fruit of a tropical shrub (Monodora Myristica). It is about the size of an orange, and contains many aromatic seeds imbedded in pulp. Brazilian nutmeg, the fruit of a lauraceous tree, Cryptocarya moschata. California nutmeg, tree of the Yew family (Torreya Californica), growing in the Western United States, and having a seed which resembles a nutmeg in appearance, but is strongly impregnated with turpentine. Clove nutmeg, the Ravensara aromatica, a laura ceous tree of Madagascar. The foliage is used as a spice, but the seed is acrid and caustic. Jamaica nutmeg. See American nutmeg (above). <zoology> Nutmeg bird, an Indian finch (Munia punctularia). Nutmeg butter, a solid oil extracted from the nutmeg by expression. <botany> Nutmeg flower, a spicy tree of Australia (Atherosperma moschata). Origin: OE. Notemuge; note nut + OF. Muge musk, of the same origin as E. Musk; cf. OF. Noix muguette nutmeg, F. Noix muscade. See Nut, and Musk. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| nutmeg liver | Chronic passive congestion of the liver, causing accentuation of the lobular pattern with red central and yellow or tan periportal zones. (05 Mar 2000) |
| nutmeg oil | The volatile oil distilled from the dried kernels of the ripe seeds of Myristica fragrans; used as a flavoring agent and a carminative; in large quantities, it may produce narcosis and delirium; the fixed oil expressed from M. Fragrans is used as a rubefacient. Synonym: myristica oil. (05 Mar 2000) |
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East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace hard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice when grated or ground
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| nutmeg liver |
An appearance of the liver when cut across, resembling that of a section of a nutmeg, supposed by some to be the result of intemperance in the use of alcoholic drinks; but occurring under other causes. Also; whiskey liver and gindrinker's liver. [Dunglison1874]
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the hard seed of a yellow fruit from a tree (Myristica fragrans) native to the East Indies; has an oval shape and smooth texture with a strong, sweet aroma and flavor; used ground (grated) in sweet and savory dishes.
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An aromatic spice with a sweet and spicy flavor. Nutmeg is a hard, oval seed about 1 inch long. It's available ground or whole. Recipe: Eggnog Cheesecake
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Pleasant spice, akin to "cloves," typical of some reds, particularly those aged in oak.
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| nutmeg | hard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice when grated or ground |
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| nutmeg | East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed |
| nutmeg | family of aromatic tropical trees with arillate seeds |
| nutmeg | herb of the Mediterranean region having pungent seeds used like those of caraway |
| nutmeg | hickory of southern United States and Mexico having hard nutmeg-shaped nuts |
| nutmeg | the fruit of a variety of muskmelon vine |
| nutmeg | a muskmelon vine with fruit that has a thin reticulated rind and sweet green flesh |
| nutmeg | a New England state |
| nutmeg | East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed |
| nutmeg | California evergreen having a fruit resembling a nutmeg but with a strong turpentine flavor |
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