nutmeg
/ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/noun
Elementary
1
An evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans) cultivated in the East Indies for its spicy seeds.
2
The powdered seed, ready for use.
3
A whole nutmeg seed.
4
A small moth, Hadula trifolii, feeding on plants and native to the Northern Hemisphere.
5
A grey-brown colour.
6
The playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing