1. East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace
   "The nutmeg tree produces both nutmeg and mace from different parts of its seed"; "The Myristica fragrans tree produces both nutmeg and mace from different parts of its seed";
   - nutmeg tree, Myristica fragrans
    
2. Hard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice when grated or ground
   "We grated fresh nutmeg over the eggnog"

1. (soccer) kick the ball between an opponent's legs
   "The striker skilfully nutmegged the defender and scored"

Derived forms: nutmegs, nutmegged, nutmegging

Type of: spice, spice tree

Part of: genus Myristica, mace, Myristica

Encyclopedia: Nutmeg