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Nutmeg vs Cardamom - What's the difference?

nutmeg | cardamom |

As nouns the difference between nutmeg and cardamom

is that nutmeg is an evergreen tree, species: Myristica fragrans, cultivated in the East Indies for its spicy seeds while cardamom is an Indian herb, Elettaria cardamomum

As a verb nutmeg

is to flavour with nutmeg.

nutmeg

English

(wikipedia nutmeg) (Myristica fragrans)

Noun

(en noun)
  • An evergreen tree, , cultivated in the East Indies for its spicy seeds.
  • The aromatic seed of this tree, used as a spice.
  • A grey-brown colour.
  • (football) The playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent.

    • Derived terms

    * nutmeg mannikin * nutmeg melon * nutmeg psychosis * nutmeg pippin

    Verb

    (nutmegg)
  • To flavour with nutmeg.
    • She decided the eggnog was lacking in flavor, so she decided to nutmeg it heavily.
  • (soccer) To play the ball between the legs of (an opponent).

    • See also

    * myristic * mace (spice)

    cardamom

    English

    (wikipedia cardamom) (Elettaria cardamomum)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An Indian herb, Elettaria cardamomum
  • The aromatic seed of this plant, used as a spice, baking, also in curry powder in Asian and Arabic cuisine, as well as in Northern Europe and in many parts of the world and cultures.

    • Synonyms

    * (spice) queen of spices (-)