Turmeric
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈtɝ.mɚ.ɪk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Turmeric is a noun meaning (botany) An Indian plant (Curcuma longa), with aromatic rhizomes, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).
Meaning
(botany) An Indian plant (Curcuma longa), with aromatic rhizomes, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).
More Meanings
- (cooking) The pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food.
- A yellow to reddish-brown dye extracted from the turmeric plant.
Word Forms
- turmerics
Synonyms for turmeric
Depending on context, synonyms include haldi.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oleoresin, tumeric, turmerick, zedoary, ginger, kentjur.
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