essence vs nutmeg

essence

noun
  • The concentrated form of a plant or drug obtained through a distillation process. 

  • Constituent substance. 

  • A being; especially, a purely spiritual being. 

  • An extract or concentrate obtained from a plant or other matter used for flavouring, or as a restorative. 

  • The true nature of anything, not accidental or illusory. 

  • The inherent nature of a thing or idea. 

  • A significant feature of something. 

  • Fragrance, a perfume. 

nutmeg

noun
  • The powdered seed, ready for use. 

  • A grey-brown colour. 

  • The playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent. 

  • An evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans) cultivated in the East Indies for its spicy seeds. 

  • A whole nutmeg seed. 

  • A small moth, Hadula trifolii, feeding on plants and native to the Northern Hemisphere. 

verb
  • To flavour with nutmeg. 

  • To play the ball between the legs of (an opponent). 

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