turmeric
/ˈtjuː.m(ə).ɹɪk//ˈtuː.mə.ɹɪk/
noun
- 1
An Indian plant, Curcuma longa, with aromatic rhizomes, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).
- 2
The pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food.
- 3
A yellow to reddish-brown dye extracted from the turmeric plant.
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