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turmeric

[tur-mer-ik,too-,tyoo-]

noun

  1. the aromatic rhizome of an Asian plant,Curcuma domestica (orC. longa ), of the ginger family.

  2. a powder prepared from it, used as a condiment, as in curry powder, or as a yellow dye, a medicine, etc.

  3. the plant itself.

  4. any of various similar substances or plants.



turmeric

/ ˈtɜːmərɪk /

noun

  1. a tropical Asian zingiberaceous plant,Curcuma longa , having yellow flowers and an aromatic underground stem

  2. the powdered stem of this plant, used as a condiment and as a yellow dye

  3. any of several other plants with similar roots

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin ofturmeric1

First recorded in 1530–40; alteration of earliertarmaret, late Middle Englishtermerite, turmerite; akin to Medieval Latinterra merita, Frenchterre-mérite, literally “merited earth,” an unexplained name forcurcuma ( def. )
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Word History and Origins

Origin ofturmeric1

C16: from Old Frenchterre merite , from Medieval Latinterra merita , literally: meritorious earth, name applied for obscure reasons to curcuma
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Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The freeze-dried puffs are made with natural ingredients, including spirulina, paprika, vegetable juice, turmeric and fruit juice.

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"Even the turmeric I grow on the same land is mine to sell. How can I complain?"

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A colorful and refreshing sweet treat, TJ’s Watermelon Freeze Dried Candies are made with spirulina, paprika, vegetable juice, turmeric and fruit juice.

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New School uses a base of barrel-aged cheddar, blended with butter, cream and just a touch of paprika and turmeric for that classic orange hue.

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"The cortisol cocktail, Ashwagandha tablets, turmeric, black pepper supplements, lavender balm on my forehead - anything."

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