From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Cookingnutmegnut‧meg /ˈnʌtmeɡ/ noun[uncountable]DFC a brownpowder made from the seed of a tropical tree, which is used as a spiceExamples from the Corpusnutmeg• In a small bowl, combinesugar, flour, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.• In a large saucepan, combine remaining 13 / 8 Cupsmilk, stock, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.• Neither did Nathaniel have, trade, grow or even handle any nutmeg.• If the greedynutmegmakers raise the price, most of us will not notice or care.• The commonly used spices include pepper, nutmeg, mace, cinnamon, mustard, coriander, sage, and garlic.• The island's nutmegassociationshrugged.• Drain off excess water and mix in the seasoning, nutmeg and yoghurt.• Mace is the outerhusk of the nutmeg and has a strong but fragrantflavour.Originnutmeg(1200-1300)Old Provençalnoz muscada"musky nut"