Nutmeg

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Examples

“The same applied to Loftus-Cheek, who grew into the game after a quiet start⟳ and even had the impudence to slip⟳ the ball through Marcel Halstenberg’s legs in the first half. Nutmegs aside, Loftus-Cheek also came up with one of England’s best passes of the night, sending Jamie Vardy through the middle at the end⟳ of the first half.”

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