Myristica

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Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of tropical trees: Myristica is the type genus of the family Myristicaceae. It refers to a group of tropical Asian evergreen trees known for producing aromatic seeds. 2. Source of nutmeg: The most commercially significant species within this genus is Myristica fragrans, the tree that produces the spices nutmeg (from the seed) and mace (from the seed covering).

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The genus Myristica includes several species of aromatic trees.
    • Nutmeg is derived from the seed of Myristica fragrans.
    • Botanists study the Myristica genus for its unique floral and fruit characteristics.
Advanced Usage
  • In botanical taxonomy: The name is used formally in scientific classification to group related species.
    • The specimen was identified as belonging to the genus Myristica.
Variants and Related Words
  • Myristicaceae (n): The plant family to which the genus belongs.
  • Myristicin (n): An aromatic compound found in the essential oil of nutmeg ( seeds).
Synonyms
  • Nutmeg tree (for Myristica fragrans): The common name for the most well-known species.
  • Type genus of Myristicaceae: A descriptive synonym highlighting its taxonomic role.
Different Meanings

The word Myristica has a single, specific meaning in English, referring exclusively to the botanical genus. It is not used in idiomatic expressions or with different connotations.

Noun
  1. type genus of Myristicaceae; tropical Asian evergreen trees with small white or yellow flowers followed by fleshy fruits

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