mace

¹mace

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

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel

Rhymes with MACE

ace, base, bass, brace, case, chase, dace, face, grace, lace, Mace, Naas, pace, place, plaice, prase, race, res, space, Thrace, trace, vase, Wace