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nutmeg

мускатный орех

Meaning of nutmeg

A warm nutty spice with a smooth flavor.

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EN-UK/ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/
EN-US/ˈnʌtmɛɡ/
RU[ˈmuskətnɨj ˈorʲɪx]
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nutmeg with Russian translation

nutmeg usage examples

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

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

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The chef grated fresh nutmeg into the spinach sauce.

Шеф натёр свежий мускатный орех прямо в соус со шпинатом.

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nutmeg belongs to the topic "Greens/herbs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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мускатный орех
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nutmeg
Основной термин — семя мускатного дерева, пряность с тёплым ореховым вкусом.
mace
Не та же часть — это ароматная красная оболочка семени (арил) мускатного дерева, вкус более тонкий и слегка пряный.
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🇬🇧en

Основной термин — семя мускатного дерева, пряность с тёплым ореховым вкусом.

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

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mace

Не та же часть — это ароматная красная оболочка семени (арил) мускатного дерева, вкус более тонкий и слегка пряный.

C1Rarely

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

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What does nutmeg mean?

A warm nutty spice with a smooth flavor.

How do you pronounce nutmeg?

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

How is nutmeg 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/herbs vocabulary?

Yes, nutmeg (мускатный орех) can be learned in the Greens/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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