mace

noun

1. (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

   • Mace, Chemical Mace

   Less specific

   • chloroacetophenone, CN gas

2. an official who carries a mace of office

   Synonyms

   • macebearer, macer

   Less specific

   • official, functionary

3. spice made from the dried fleshy covering of the nutmeg seed

   Less specific

   • spice

   Made of

   • nutmeg

4. a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of office or authority

   Less specific

   • staff