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NUTMEG
/ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/NounVerbNUT-megnut-meg · 2 syllablesGrade 4
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
An evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans) cultivated in the East Indies for its spicy seeds.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
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.
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
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