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nutmeg in German

nutmeg in German is Muskatnussbaum, Muskatbaum, Muskatnuss — nutmeg means the aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree, ground and used as a spice.

nutmeg in German

Muskatnussbaum
noun
An evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans) cultivated in the East Indies for its spicy seeds.
Muskatbaum
noun
An evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans) cultivated in the East Indies for its spicy seeds.
Muskatnuss
noun
The aromatic seed of this tree, used as a spice.
Muskat
noun
The aromatic seed of this tree, used as a spice.
Beinschuss
noun
(football, hockey, basketball) The playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent.
Tunnel
noun
(football, hockey, basketball) The playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent.
tunneln
verb
(sport, transitive) To play the ball between the legs of (an opponent).

What does "nutmeg" mean?

  1. noun The aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree, ground and used as a spice.
    "She grated fresh nutmeg over the eggnog."
  2. 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."
  3. 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 German?

"nutmeg" in German is Muskatnussbaum, Muskatbaum, Muskatnuss. 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 German, "nutmeg" is Muskatnussbaum, Muskatbaum, Muskatnuss.

Are there other ways to say "nutmeg" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "nutmeg": Muskatnussbaum, Muskatbaum, Muskatnuss, Muskat, Beinschuss, Tunnel.

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