turmeric

/ˈtjuː.m(ə).ɹɪk//ˈtuː.mə.ɹɪk/

noun

  1. 1

    An Indian plant, Curcuma longa, with aromatic rhizomes, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).

  2. 2

    The pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food.

  3. 3

    A yellow to reddish-brown dye extracted from the turmeric plant.

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