Définition de « nutmeg » en Anglais

noun

1. An evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans) cultivated in the East Indies for its spicy seeds.

2. The aromatic seed of this tree, used as a spice.

3. A small moth, Hadula trifolii, feeding on plants and native to the Northern Hemisphere.

4. A grey-brown colour.

5. (soccer, field hockey or ice hockey, basketball) The playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent.

verb

1. (transitive) To flavour with nutmeg.

   • She decided the eggnog was lacking in flavor, so she decided to nutmeg it heavily.

2. (sports, transitive) To play the ball between the legs of (an opponent).