Cardamom vs. Nutmeg: What's the Difference?

Cardamom and Nutmeg Definitions
Cardamom
A rhizomatous herb (Elettaria cardamomum) native to South Asia, having capsular fruits with aromatic seeds used as a spice.
Nutmeg
An evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans) native to the East Indies and cultivated for its aromatic seeds.
Cardamom
The capsules or seeds of this plant, used especially in South and Southeast Asian cuisine and in baked goods. In both subsenses, also called green cardamom.
Nutmeg
The hard, aromatic seed of this tree, used as a spice when grated or ground.
Cardamom
Black cardamom.
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Nutmeg
A grayish to moderate brown.
Cardamom
The Elettaria cardamomum, an Indian herb.
Nutmeg
The act of kicking a soccer ball between the legs of a defender.
Cardamom
The seed of E. cardamomum, used as a medicine and spice, especially in curry powder.
Nutmeg
To kick a soccerball between the legs of (a defender).
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Cardamom
Syn of grains of paradise, the seeds or seed capsules of Aframomum melegueta, of East Africa.
Nutmeg
An evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans) cultivated in the East Indies for its spicy seeds.
Cardamom
The aromatic fruit, or capsule with its seeds, of several plants of the Ginger family growing in the East Indies and elsewhere, and much used as a condiment, and in medicine.
Nutmeg
The aromatic seed of this tree, used as a spice.
Cardamom
A rhizomatous herb which produces cardamoms, esp. Elettaria Cardamomum and several species of Amomum.
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Nutmeg
(uncountable) The powdered seed, ready for use.
Cardamom
Rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning
Nutmeg
(countable) A whole nutmeg seed.
Cardamom
Aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces
Nutmeg
A small moth, Hadula trifolii, feeding on plants and native to the Northern Hemisphere.
Nutmeg
A grey-brown colour.
Nutmeg
The playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent.
Nutmeg
(transitive) To flavour with nutmeg.
She decided the eggnog was lacking in flavor, so she decided to nutmeg it heavily.
Nutmeg
To play the ball between the legs of (an opponent).
Nutmeg
The kernel of the fruit of the nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans), a native of the Molucca Islands, but cultivated elsewhere in the tropics.
Nutmeg
East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace
Nutmeg
Hard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice when grated or ground