Synonyms for
Mace
Definition
a spice made from the outer covering of the nutmeg seed
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Common collocations
- heavy mace
- iron mace
- mace weapon
- wield a mace
- medieval mace
- mace and shield
- blunt mace
Word family
Usage note
The word 'mace' can refer to a ceremonial staff or a heavy medieval weapon. Ensure context clarifies which meaning is intended.
Example sentences
- I use mace instead of nutmeg in my pumpkin pies.
- The aroma of mace filled the kitchen as I cooked.
- Mace is a common ingredient in holiday baking.
- The recipe called for 1/4 teaspoon of mace.
- I sprinkle a little bit of mace on my oatmeal in the morning.
Quotes
"Mace, who's always been a great player, is now a great player with an understanding of how to play." - Bill Parcells
"The mace bearer of today may be the rebel of tomorrow." - Walter Lippmann
"I don't think there's anything wrong with being a nerd. I just think it's wrong to make a virtue out of it - as if the best thing you can be is a mace-bearing, chess-club captain." - Paul Graham