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', derived from Medieval Latin 'terra merita', which means 'worthy earth'.

Associate the 'tur' sound with 'turn', as turmeric 'turns' dishes yellow.

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