nutmeg in Chinese
nutmeg in Chinese is 肉豆蔻, 筆 — nutmeg means the aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree, ground and used as a spice.
nutmeg in Chinese
肉豆蔻
Pronounced: ròu dòu kòu
The aromatic seed of this tree, used as a spice.
筆
Pronounced: bǐ
(football, hockey, basketball) The playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent.
What does "nutmeg" mean?
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noun The aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree, ground and used as a spice.
"She grated fresh nutmeg over the eggnog."
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noun In football and similar sports, the act of passing the ball through an opponent's legs.
"The winger embarrassed the defender with a cheeky nutmeg."
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verb To pass the ball between an opponent's legs.
"He nutmegged the goalkeeper before slotting the ball home."
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nutmeg in a sentence
- She grated fresh nutmeg over the eggnog.
- The winger embarrassed the defender with a cheeky nutmeg.
- He nutmegged the goalkeeper before slotting the ball home.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "nutmeg" in Chinese?
"nutmeg" in Chinese is 肉豆蔻, 筆. nutmeg means: The aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree, ground and used as a spice.
How do you pronounce 肉豆蔻?
"nutmeg" in Chinese is 肉豆蔻, pronounced "ròu dòu kòu".
How do you use "nutmeg" in a sentence?
Example: "She grated fresh nutmeg over the eggnog." In Chinese, "nutmeg" is 肉豆蔻, 筆.
Are there other ways to say "nutmeg" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "nutmeg": 肉豆蔻, 筆.
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