nutmeg

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) An evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans) cultivated in the East Indies for its spicy seeds.
2. (uncountable) The aromatic seed of this tree, used as a spice.
3. (countable) The aromatic seed of this tree, used as a spice.
4. (countable, uncountable) A small moth, Hadula trifolii, feeding on plants and native to the Northern Hemisphere.
5. (countable, uncountable) A grey-brown colour.
6. (countable, uncountable) The playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent.

Verb

1. (transitive) To flavour with nutmeg.
2. (transitive) To play the ball between the legs of (an opponent).

Synonyms

nutmeg tree

mace

Myristica fragrans

cobblers

heirloom

pills

testicle

ballocks

eugenol

muscade

muskatel

goolie

gooly

knackers

myristica fragrans

myristica

balls

garam masala

berry

bollocks

Translations

noce moscata

Muskatnuss

μοσχοκάρυδο

noix de muscade

nuez moscada

nootmuskaat

noz-moscada

muskaat

muskaatnoot

muscadier

noix muscade

Muskat

muscade

Myristica fragrans

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: notemege

Cognate with Old French: nois mugede

In summary

From Middle English notemege, notemuge, a partial translation of Medieval Latin nux muga, a variant of Medieval Latin nux muscata (“musky nut”). Compare also Old French nois mugede.
For the term used in various ball sports, see Wikipedia.