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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

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