MYRISTICA FRAGRANS
\ma͡ɪɹˈɪstɪkə fɹˈe͡ɪɡɹənz], \maɪɹˈɪstɪkə fɹˈeɪɡɹənz], \m_aɪ_ɹ_ˈɪ_s_t_ɪ_k_ə f_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ɡ_ɹ_ə_n_z]\
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East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace
By Princeton University
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East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A plant species in the MYRISTICACEAE family. The seed is used as a spice and used for antimicrobial and psychoactive effects. Myristicin, SAFROLE, and methyleugenol are key components.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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The true nutmeg tree. The fruit contains a stimulant carminative volatile oil. Nutmeg is aromatic and in large quantities a narcotic poison. It is chiefly used as an adjuvant and as a condiment. The aril possesses about the same properties, but is rarely employed medicinally.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
