nutmeg
noun
the hard, aromatic seed of the fruit of an East Indian tree, Myristica fragrans, used in grated form as a spice.
nutmegged
-
a word derived from
nutmeg.
Example Sentences
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His wonderful first touch created the angle for Hemming to be nutmegged to round off a magnificent move.
From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2024
Green helped the ball on to Carrie Jones, who nutmegged Sofie Pedersen as she picked out the onrushing Fishlock.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2023
Against Lyon, Al Tamari’s flair and pace were on display when he netted his first goal after he nutmegged defender Duje Caleta-Car, then doubled his tally with a precise finish.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 24, 2023
Putellas nutmegged Filippa Angeldal before delivering a cross in the 35th minute but Magdelena Eriksson was there to clear it away.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 15, 2023
He trotted out 311 with Mrs. Driggs’s fish, and brought it back again a few moments later, liberally nutmegged and very much to the lady’s taste.
From Winona of the Camp Fire by Margaret Widdemer
