nutmeg

(noun, verb)

noun

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

Definition categories: plant

2. hard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice when grated or ground

Definition categories: food, spice

verb

1. (transitive) To flavour with nutmeg.

- She decided the eggnog was lacking in flavor, so she decided to nutmeg it heavily.

2. (soccer, transitive) To play the ball between the legs of (an opponent).