Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun nutmeg

2 senses of nutmeg

Sense 1
nutmeg, nutmeg tree, Myristica fragrans -- (East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace)
       => spice tree -- (tree bearing aromatic bark or berries)

Sense 2
nutmeg -- (hard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice when grated or ground)
       => spice -- (any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food)