mace in Portuguese
mace in Portuguese is macis, maça — mace means a heavy club, often with a spiked or knobbed head, historically used as a weapon.
mace in Portuguese
macis
A spice obtained from the outer layer of the kernel of the fruit of the nutmeg.
maça
A ceremonial form of this weapon.
What does "mace" mean?
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noun A heavy club, often with a spiked or knobbed head, historically used as a weapon.
"The knight swung his mace and crushed his opponent's shield."
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noun A ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority, such as in parliament.
"The sergeant-at-arms carried the mace into the chamber to open the session."
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noun A spice made from the dried outer covering of the nutmeg seed.
"The recipe calls for a pinch of ground mace along with the nutmeg."
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noun (often as a trademark) A chemical spray, similar to pepper spray, used for self-defense.
"She carried a small can of mace in her purse for safety."
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mace in a sentence
- The knight swung his mace and crushed his opponent's shield.
- The sergeant-at-arms carried the mace into the chamber to open the session.
- The recipe calls for a pinch of ground mace along with the nutmeg.
- She carried a small can of mace in her purse for safety.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "mace" in Portuguese?
"mace" in Portuguese is macis, maça. mace means: A heavy club, often with a spiked or knobbed head, historically used as a weapon.
How do you use "mace" in a sentence?
Example: "The knight swung his mace and crushed his opponent's shield." In Portuguese, "mace" is macis, maça.
Are there other ways to say "mace" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "mace": macis, maça.
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