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A. n.

1. a. The hard, oval, aromatic kernel of the seed of the evergreen tree Myristica fragrans (family Myristicaceae), native to the Moluccas, which occurs singly within a greenish-yellow fruit (the fleshy covering or aril immediately surrounding the seed being the source of mace); this seed grated or ground and used as a spice or in herbal medicines. Also: the tree itself.

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Nuez Moscada
moscada.
1. f. Fruto de la mirística, de forma ovoide, cubierto por la macis, y con una almendra pardusca por fuera y blanquecina por dentro. Se emplea como condimento y para sacar el aceite que contiene en abundancia.

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