Word
nutmeg
Phoneticsnut·meg, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈnətˌmɛɡ/
UK/nˈʌtmɛɡ/
Definitions
01the spice
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Cooking
n. a hard, brown seed that is ground into a powder and used to add flavor to food.
n. the aromatic seed of the evergreen tree Myristica fragrans, typically grated or ground for use as a culinary spice.
“She added a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce to give it a warm flavor.”
“The recipe calls for freshly grated nutmeg, which provides a more potent aroma than the pre-ground variety found in most supermarkets.”
02sports move
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports Informal
n. a move in football where a player kicks the ball through an opponent's legs.
n. a skill move in association football or field hockey in which a player kicks or pushes the ball between an opponent's legs.
“The crowd cheered when the striker performed a perfect nutmeg on the defender.”
“Executing a successful nutmeg requires not only technical precision but also the ability to anticipate the defender's stride pattern.”
Synonyms
03to kick through legs
B2 · Upper Intermediate Sports Informal
v. to kick the ball between an opponent's legs during a game.
v. to successfully pass the ball through the legs of a defending player. Transitive — takes the player being beaten as the direct object.
Español:hacer un túnel
“He managed to nutmeg the goalkeeper and score a brilliant goal.”
“The winger was known for his flair, often attempting to nutmeg his markers rather than simply sprinting past them.”
Real-World Examples
“This cured sausage is made using the finest quality Iberian pork, mixed with black pepper, nutmeg and bacon.” Etymology
From Middle English notemege, notemuge, a partial translation of Medieval Latin nux muga, a variant of Medieval Latin nux muscata (“musky nut”). Compare also Old French nois mugede. For the term used in various ball sports, see Wikipedia.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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