How to Say “Nutmeg” in Irish

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cnó mhascais
The Irish word for nutmeg is cnó mhascais.
cnó mhascais is the noun used to refer to the spice nutmeg.
Meaning: spice (noun)

Did you know?

  • The word cnó shares a common ancestor with the English word 'nut'.
  • The word cnó also appears in the Irish word for 'coconut', cnó coco, showing how the language adapted to describe non-native tropical fruits.
  • The word cnó is closely related to the Welsh word cnau and the Breton word kraoñ, reflecting a shared Celtic heritage.

Example conversation

Cathal and Niamh are baking a cake in the kitchen.

  1. Cathal

    Niamh, an bhfuil cnó mhascais anseo?
    Niamh, is there nutmeg here?
  2. Niamh

    Tá sé sa chonaic, a Chathail.
    It is in the cupboard, Cathal.
  3. Cathal

    Go raibh maith agat.
    Thank you.
  4. Niamh

    Ní neoprene mór é.
    It's no problem.

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