mace

Example Sentences

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They were mixed with the go-to expensive spices of the day: cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, cloves, ginger and sugar.

From Salon • Oct. 28, 2024

Evidence includes fishing-net weights; tools made of basalt, a stone that does not naturally occur along this part of the eastern Mediterranean coast; and a ceremonial mace head.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2024

Beat until the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl, then beat in another ½ cup of the remaining flour plus the nutmeg, mace or cinnamon.

From Washington Times • Dec. 12, 2023

At one point MacGowan asked to inspect an officer's mace, the fragile wand used to direct bandmates, and threw it high into the air before spectacularly and effortlessly catching it in one hand.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2023

He was swinging a ceremonial mace, and when we saw him, our whole party stood up and started clapping and cheering.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela