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nutmegs
noun as in melon
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According to tradition, the typical Yankee peddler was thought to be so shrewd that he could carve and sell counterfeit nutmegs.
I frequently used to visit the plantations of nutmegs and cloves, and refresh myself with their balsamic fragrance.
The slime of these rivers will be made of sweet-smelling nutmegs, and their pebbles of pearls and hyacinths.
Add a dash of cinnamon, add a few nutmegs (whole); these will give the pie that rich, nutty flavor so much desired.
The dress of the Duchess of D—— was studded with diamonds as large as nutmegs.
Then beat a couple of Nutmegs, and put them into the sowsing-drink; then Lard it.
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On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to nutmegs, such as: cantaloupe, gourd, papaya, watermelon, casaba, and honeydew.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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