# nutmeg

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/ · frequency rank #27,585

## Definitions
1. An evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans) cultivated in the East Indies for its spicy seeds.
2. The aromatic seed of this tree, used as a spice.
3. The aromatic seed of this tree, used as a spice.
4. A small moth, Hadula trifolii, feeding on plants and native to the Northern Hemisphere.
5. A grey-brown colour.
6. The playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent.

## 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.

## Easily confused with
- **nutter** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/nutmeg-vs-nutter)

## Common misspellings (9)
`nnutmeg`, `ntumeg`, `numteg`, `nutemg`, `nutmegg`, `nutmge`, `nutmmeg`, `nuttmeg`, `untmeg`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/nutmeg