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turmeric

Pronunciation: /ˈtəːmərɪk/

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Definition of turmeric

noun

[mass noun]

1a bright yellow aromatic powder obtained from the rhizome of a plant of the ginger family, used for flavouring and colouring in Asian cookery and formerly as a fabric dye.

2the Asian plant from which turmeric is obtained.
- Curcuma longa, family Zingiberaceae

Origin:

late Middle English (earlier as tarmaret): perhaps from French terre mérite and modern Latin terra merita, literally 'deserving earth', or perhaps an alteration of an oriental word

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rice and meat flavoured with turmeric.

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