How to Say “Nutmeg” in Greek

μοσχοκάρυδο
moschokárydo/mosxoˈkaɾiðo/neuter
Nutmeg in Greek is μοσχοκάρυδο (moschokárydo).
μοσχοκάρυδο is a neuter noun used to refer to the spice nutmeg.
Meaning: spice (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

The word is pronounced /mosxoˈkaɾiðo/. The romanization is moschokárydo.

Did you know?

  • In Greek culinary tradition, μοσχοκάρυδο is a key ingredient in 'bechamel' sauce for the traditional dish μουσακάς, reflecting the strong French influence on Greek cuisine.
  • While 'nutmeg' is a single word in English, the Greek term literally translates to 'musky nut' through its two components.
  • The Greek word for 'nut' inside the spice name, κάρυδο, is a linguistic relative of the English word 'kernel'.

Examples in context

  • Προσθέστε μοσχοκάρυδο στη σάλτσα για πιο αρωματική γεύση.
    Add nutmeg to the sauce for a more aromatic flavor.
  • Το μοσχοκάρυδο έχει έντονη μυρωδιά.
    To moschokárydo échei éndoni myriadiá.
    Nutmeg has a strong scent.

Example conversation

Kyriaki and Kostas are cooking in the kitchen.

  1. Κυριακή Kyriaki

    Κώστα, έχουμε μοσχοκάρυδο στην κουζίνα;
    Kósta, échoume moschokárydo stin kouzína?
    Kostas, do we have nutmeg in the kitchen?
  2. Κώστας Kostas

    Ναι, υπάρχει ένα μικρό βαζάκι εδώ.
    Nai, ypárchei éna mikró vazáki edó.
    Yes, there is a small jar here.
  3. Κυριακή Kyriaki

    Δώσε μου το μοσχοκάρυδο, παρακαλώ.
    Dóse mou to moschokárydo, parakaló.
    Give me the nutmeg, please.
  4. Κώστας Kostas

    Ορίστε, Κυριακή. Προσοχή να μη βάλεις πολύ.
    Oríste, Kyriáki. Prosokhí na mi váleis polý.
    Here you go, Kyriaki. Be careful not to put too much.
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