English noun: Mace |
1. | Mace (substance) (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 |
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| Synonyms | Chemical Mace |
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| Broader (hypernym) | chloroacetophenone, CN gas |
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2. | mace (person) an official who carries a mace of office |
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| Synonyms | macebearer, macer |
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| Broader (hypernym) | functionary, official |
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3. | mace (food) spice made from the dried fleshy covering of the nutmeg seed |
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| Broader (hypernym) | spice |
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| Substance holonym | nutmeg |
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4. | mace (communication) a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of office or authority |
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| Broader (hypernym) | staff |
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