nutmeg in French
nutmeg in French is muscadier, noix de muscade, noix muscade — nutmeg means the aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree, ground and used as a spice.
nutmeg in French
muscadier
An evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans) cultivated in the East Indies for its spicy seeds.
noix de muscade
The aromatic seed of this tree, used as a spice.
noix muscade
The aromatic seed of this tree, used as a spice.
muscade
The aromatic seed of this tree, used as a spice.
petit pont
(football, hockey, basketball) The playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent.
muscader
(transitive) To flavour with nutmeg.
faire un petit pont
(sport, transitive) To play 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 French?
"nutmeg" in French is muscadier, noix de muscade, noix muscade. nutmeg means: The aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree, ground and used as a spice.
How do you use "nutmeg" in a sentence?
Example: "She grated fresh nutmeg over the eggnog." In French, "nutmeg" is muscadier, noix de muscade, noix muscade.
Are there other ways to say "nutmeg" in French?
Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "nutmeg": muscadier, noix de muscade, noix muscade, muscade, petit pont, muscader.
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