noun

turmeric

turmeric

Add a teaspoon of turmeric to the curry.

Add a teaspoon of turmeric to the curry.

((turmeric)) a yellow spice from a plant root Add a teaspoon of turmeric to the curry.

Synonyms: curcumin, Indian saffron

From Middle English 'turmerik', from Medieval Latin 'terra merita', meaning 'worthy earth'.

Think of the 'tur' sound in 'turn' and how turmeric 'turns' food a vibrant yellow colour.

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