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nutmegs

  • plural
    of nutmeg.
    nutmeg
    noun
    the hard, aromatic seed of the fruit of an East Indian tree, Myristica fragrans, used in grated form as a spice.

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Signs of Estevao's quality were evident in previous matches, with his array of nutmegs, flicks and other eye-catching moments drawing gasps from the crowd.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2025

However, it's complex flavor does taste like the very best combination of cinnamon, nutmegs, and cloves, hence its all-inclusive labeling.

From Salon ● Jan. 12, 2022

He then nutmegs a second challenger before taking off and sliding past two more defenders and the goalkeeper.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 5, 2021

Jesus nutmegs Vertonghen beautifully, but Kompany comes over to collect the ball and shove it out of bounds, while Jesus falls theatrically.

From New York Times ● Jul. 6, 2018

He was grating nutmegs, cautiously sprinkling in cloves, and breaking up cinnamon bark.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes