Nutmeg

Pronunciation: /ˈnʌtmɛɡ/

Definitions of nutmeg

noun a spice made from the seed of a tropical tree, used in cooking and baking

Example Sentences

A1 I like to sprinkle nutmeg on my hot chocolate.

A2 Nutmeg is a common spice used in baking and cooking.

B1 The recipe calls for a pinch of nutmeg to enhance the flavor.

B2 Freshly grated nutmeg adds a warm, earthy flavor to dishes.

C1 The chef used nutmeg in the sauce to give it a subtle depth of flavor.

C2 The aroma of freshly ground nutmeg filled the kitchen as the dessert baked in the oven.

Examples of nutmeg in a Sentence

formal The chef added a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce for a subtle hint of flavor.

informal I love sprinkling nutmeg on my morning oatmeal for a warm and cozy taste.

slang Hey, can you pass me the nutmeg so I can spice up this dish?

figurative The nutmeg of wisdom in her words added depth to the conversation.

Grammatical Forms of nutmeg

• past tense: nutmegged
• plural: nutmegs
• comparative: more nutmeg
• superlative: most nutmeg
• present tense: nutmegs
• future tense: will nutmeg
• perfect tense: have nutmegged
• continuous tense: is nutmegging
• singular: nutmeg
• positive degree: nutmeg
• infinitive: to nutmeg
• gerund: nutmegging
• participle: nutmegged

Origin and Evolution of nutmeg

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'nutmeg' is believed to have originated from the combination of the Latin word 'nux' meaning nut and 'muscatus' meaning musky.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the spice obtained from the seed of the nutmeg tree, the word 'nutmeg' has evolved to also signify the seed itself and is commonly used in cooking and baking.