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mace

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noun \ˈmās\

Definition of MACE

: an aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg

Origin of MACE

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Old French mascie, macis, from Medieval Latin macis
First Known Use: 13th century

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