English dictionary
Mace
/m/eI/s/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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(trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization
Synonyms chemical maceSource: WordNet 3.0
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an official who carries a mace of office
Source: WordNet 3.0
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spice made from the dried fleshy covering of the nutmeg seed
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of office or authority
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A money of account in China equal to one tenth of a tael; also, a weight of 57.98 grains.
Source: webster1913
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A kind of spice; the aril which partly covers nutmegs. See <u>Nutmeg</u>.
Source: webster1913
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A heavy staff or club of metal; a spiked club; -- used as weapon in war before the general use of firearms, especially in the Middle Ages, for breaking metal armor.
Source: webster1913