Nutmeg
['nʌtmeg] or ['nʌtmɛɡ]
解释:
(noun.) hard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice when grated or ground.
(noun.) East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace.
校对:沃尔多--From WordNet
解释:
(n.) The kernel of the fruit of the nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans), a native of the Molucca Islands, but cultivated elsewhere in the tropics.
安东录入
解释:
n. the aromatic kernel of an East Indian tree much used as a seasoning in cookery.—adj. Nut′megged; Nut′meggy.
安琪编辑
娱乐性解释:
To dream of nutmegs, is a sign of prosperity, and pleasant journeyings.
编辑:塔比瑟
例句:
- More like the noise of powdering a iron bar on a nutmeg-grater,' suggested Brittles. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 雾都孤儿.
- Not your sherry warm, with lemon-peel and nutmeg? 查尔斯·狄更斯. 艰难时事.
- The wine Mrs. Boultby insisted on mingling with hot water, and qualifying with sugar and nutmeg. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 雪莉.
- Extracts of lemon and vanilla are most frequently used; nutmeg, mace, cinnamon, etc. 威廉K.戴维. 智者、化学家和伟大医生的秘密.
- Where do you keep your nutmegs, Dinah? 哈丽叶特·比切·斯托. 汤姆叔叔的小屋.
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