1. Spice made from the dried fleshy covering of the nutmeg seed
   "The recipe called for a pinch of ground mace to enhance the flavour"
    
2. A ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of office or authority
   "The sergeant-at-arms carried the mace into the legislative chamber"
    
3. An official who carries a mace of office
   "The mace led the ceremonial procession";
   - macebearer, macer

1. (trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization
   - Chemical Mace

Derived forms: Maces, maces

Type of: chloroacetophenone, CN gas, functionary, official, spice, staff

Encyclopedia: Mace, Preddvor