Cardamom vs. Nutmeg: What's the Difference?

A rhizomatous herb (Elettaria cardamomum) native to South Asia, having capsular fruits with aromatic seeds used as a spice.

An evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans) native to the East Indies and cultivated for its aromatic seeds.

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.

The hard, aromatic seed of this tree, used as a spice when grated or ground.

Black cardamom.

A grayish to moderate brown.

The Elettaria cardamomum, an Indian herb.

The act of kicking a soccer ball between the legs of a defender.

The seed of E. cardamomum, used as a medicine and spice, especially in curry powder.

To kick a soccerball between the legs of (a defender).

Syn of grains of paradise, the seeds or seed capsules of Aframomum melegueta, of East Africa.

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

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.

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

A rhizomatous herb which produces cardamoms, esp. Elettaria Cardamomum and several species of Amomum.

(uncountable) The powdered seed, ready for use.

Rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning

(countable) A whole nutmeg seed.

Aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces

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

A grey-brown colour.

The playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent.

(transitive) To flavour with nutmeg.

To play the ball between the legs of (an opponent).

The kernel of the fruit of the nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans), a native of the Molucca Islands, but cultivated elsewhere in the tropics.

East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace

Hard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice when grated or ground