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nutmeg

nutmeg

Meaning of nutmeg

A warm nutty spice with a smooth flavor.

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British English/ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/
American English/ˈnʌtmɛɡ/
Russian transcription[ˈmuskətnɨj ˈorʲɪx]
nutmeg
nutmeg - мускатный орех
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nutmeg with Russian translation

nutmeg usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мускатный орех придаёт картофельному пюре тёплый аромат, поэтому я всегда добавляю щепотку.

I always add a pinch of nutmeg to my mashed potatoes.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Шеф натёр свежий мускатный орех прямо в соус со шпинатом.

The chef grated fresh nutmeg into the spinach sauce.

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What's the difference between nutmeg / mace

🇬🇧English
nutmeg

The primary term for the seed of Myristica fragrans used as a warm, nutty spice.

C1Very Often

Add a pinch of nutmeg to the custard for extra warmth.

Добавьте щепотку мускатного ореха в заварной крем для тепла вкуса.

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🇬🇧English
mace

Comes from the red aril that surrounds the nutmeg seed; related but a distinct spice with a lighter, slightly peppery aroma.

C1Rarely

The recipe calls for a pinch of mace rather than nutmeg to keep the flavour light.

В рецепте указана щепотка маце, а не мускатного ореха, чтобы сохранить лёгкий вкус.

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nutmeg translation: мускатный орех. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce nutmeg

/ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/

nutmeg translation

мускатный орех

nutmeg examples

I always add a pinch of nutmeg to my mashed potatoes.

nutmeg transcription

/ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/, /ˈnʌtmɛɡ/

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nutmeg meaning: what does it mean?

A warm nutty spice with a smooth flavor.

nutmeg pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

nutmeg is pronounced as /ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

nutmeg definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I always add a pinch of nutmeg to my mashed potatoes. Translation: Мускатный орех придаёт картофельному пюре тёплый аромат, поэтому я всегда добавляю щепотку.

Is nutmeg part of Greens and Herbs vocabulary?

Yes, nutmeg (мускатный орех) can be learned in the Greens and Herbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is nutmeg part of Food vocabulary?

Yes, nutmeg (мускатный орех) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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