nutmeg
Grate over eggnog
Nutmeg is a warm, aromatic spice ground from the seed of a tropical tree, used in baking, custards, and eggnog.
The flavor is distinctive—sweet and slightly pungent.
In large doses, nutmeg has hallucinogenic properties.
In soccer, to nutmeg someone is to kick the ball between their legs and collect it on the other side—a humiliating maneuver.
Aromatic bark spice
- clovesDried flower-bud spice
- gingerPungent culinary rhizome
- allspiceMultiplex tropical seasoning
- cardamomAromatic seed pod spice
cumin · coriander · peppercorn · anise · vanilla · saffron · turmeric · fennel
Milk-thickened flour sauce
- eggnogSweetened dairy holiday drink
- pumpkin pieSpiced squash custard pastry
- custardCooked egg-milk mixture
- puddingCreamy thickened sweet dish
roux · spinach · potatoes · seasoning · baking · dessert · savory · sweet
Caribbean island nation
- CaribbeanTropical Atlantic region
- IndonesiaSoutheast Asian archipelago nation
- Banda IslandsIndonesian archipelago, nutmeg origin
- spice tradeHistorical exchange of aromatics
plantation · evergreen · cultivation · harvest · spice island · colonial · Dutch · export
Winter nativity celebration
- ThanksgivingAutumn gratitude holiday
- eggnogSweetened dairy holiday drink
- mulled wineSpiced, heated red drink
- pumpkin pieSpiced squash custard pastry
gingerbread · cider · wassail · holiday baking · winter · celebration · feast · seasonal
Ball passed between legs
- dribbleLeak in drops
- through the legsPassed between someone's limbs
- humiliationLoss of dignity
- footballField sport with goals
futsal · trick · feint · embarrassment · showboating · flick · control
cinnamon
Aromatic bark spice
cardamom · cumin · coriander · peppercorn · anise · vanilla · saffron · turmeric · fennel · caraway
béchamel
Milk-thickened flour sauce
- eggnogSweetened dairy holiday drink
- pumpkin pieSpiced squash custard pastry
- custardCooked egg-milk mixture
pudding · roux · spinach · potatoes · seasoning · baking · dessert · savory · sweet · glaze
Grenada
Caribbean island nation
- CaribbeanTropical Atlantic region
- IndonesiaSoutheast Asian archipelago nation
- Banda IslandsIndonesian archipelago, nutmeg origin
spice trade · plantation · evergreen · cultivation · harvest · spice island · colonial · Dutch · export · aril
Christmas
Winter nativity celebration
- ThanksgivingAutumn gratitude holiday
- eggnogSweetened dairy holiday drink
- mulled wineSpiced, heated red drink
pumpkin pie · gingerbread · cider · wassail · holiday baking · winter · celebration · feast · seasonal · nog
megged
Ball passed between legs
- dribbleLeak in drops
- through the legsPassed between someone's limbs
- humiliationLoss of dignity
football · futsal · trick · feint · embarrassment · showboating · flick · control
woody
Made of tree-stuff
earthy · spicy · musky · fragrance · essential oil · potpourri · sachet · perfumery · diffuser · scent
brown
Dark earth tone
caramel · tawny · beige · wood · russet · amber · chestnut · mocha · taupe
- ingredientsflour, eggs, salt, pepper, sugar
- Indian cuisinegaram masala, turmeric powder, cumin, coriander, ghee
- Powdersbaby powder, baking soda, flour, talcum powder, cocoa powder
- seasoningssalt, pepper, basil, oregano, thyme
- spicesallspice, anise, cardamom, black pepper, cloves
- Magnoliidsmagnolia, annona, sassafras, cinnamon tree, pawpaw
nutmegblack pepper
Dried berry spice
white pepper · cayenne · horseradish · wasabi · mustard
nutmegblocked
Passage prevented or impeded
dispossessed · tackle · saved · intercepted · closed down
- ground nutmegPowdered aromatic seed spice
- nutmeg treePlant yielding aromatic seed