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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In the attempts, Swanson made Cook look as if she was defending in molasses and nutmegged midfielder Ji So-yun to get a shot at goal.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 21, 2024
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
Someone who's saved penalties from Premier League stars - and been "nutmegged" by them too - is former Hashtag United and Soccer AM goalkeeper, Jacko.
From BBC ● May 27, 2023
And in the 83rd minute, Spirit midfielder Bayley Feist nutmegged a defender on the right wing and found Audrey Harding.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 17, 2022
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 Widdemer, Margaret
