nutmegs
Aromatic seed spices
Nutmegs is the plural of nutmeg, the aromatic seed of a tropical tree used as a spice.
Ground nutmeg flavors baked goods, eggnog, and savory dishes.
In soccer, to nutmeg someone is to kick the ball between their legs—the plural names instances of this move: He scored after nutmegging two defenders.
Sweetened dairy holiday drink
- pumpkin pieSpiced squash custard pastry
- custardCooked egg-milk mixture
- bechamelMilk-thickened roux sauce
- gingerbreadSpiced molasses bake
chai · mace · baking · pudding · roux · latte · holiday · dessert
Ball passed between legs
- dribbleLeak in drops
- skillAcquired ability through practice
- tunnelEnclosed underground route
- through the legsPassed between someone's limbs
humiliation · footballer · showboating · freestyle · futsal · playground · one-on-one · defender
Pleasing olfactory quality
- scentAirborne odor detected
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing
- essenceFundamental nature of something
bouquet · redolent · pungent · spicy · resinous · volatile · sachet · potpourri
Deceptive mock attack
- misdirectionIntentional focus manipulation
- deceptionIntentional misleading of others
- guileSly, strategic dishonesty
- finesseSubtle, deft handling
cunning · sleight · bluff · maneuver · ruse · ploy · subterfuge · craftiness
eggnog
Sweetened dairy holiday drink
- pumpkin pieSpiced squash custard pastry
- custardCooked egg-milk mixture
- bechamelMilk-thickened roux sauce
gingerbread · chai · mace · baking · pudding · roux · latte · holiday · dessert · savory
megged
Ball passed between legs
through the legs · humiliation · footballer · showboating · freestyle · futsal · playground · one-on-one · defender · midfielder
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
essence · bouquet · redolent · pungent · spicy · resinous · volatile · sachet · potpourri · diffuser
feint
Deceptive mock attack
- misdirectionIntentional focus manipulation
- deceptionIntentional misleading of others
- guileSly, strategic dishonesty
finesse · cunning · sleight · bluff · maneuver · ruse · ploy · subterfuge · craftiness · outfox
- soccer skillsdribbling, first touch, trapping, receiving, close control
- soccer techniquesfree kick, corner kick, penalty spot, goal kick, throw-in
nutmegswasabi
Pungent green root paste
horseradish · salt · cayenne pepper · vinegar · mustard
nutmegsblocks
Obstructs or sections
tackles · dispossessions · shut down · interceptions · clearances
- ground nutmegPowdered aromatic seed spice
- nutmeg treePlant yielding aromatic seed