myristica : Idioms & Phrases
genus myristica
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noun type genus of Myristicaceae; tropical Asian evergreen trees with small white or yellow flowers followed by fleshy fruits
Myristica.
WordNet
myristica fragrans
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noun East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace
nutmeg; nutmeg tree.