nutmeg tree

/ˌnʌtˈmɛg tri/
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Other forms: nutmeg trees

Definitions of nutmeg tree
  1. noun
    East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace
    synonyms: Myristica fragrans, nutmeg
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    type of:
    spice tree
    tree bearing aromatic bark or berries
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