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Rareturmeric
The correct spelling is turmeric.
How to pronounce turmeric
noun
IPA: /ˈtjuː.m(ə).ɹɪk/
Say it like: Tur-mer-ic
The correct spelling is turmeric. An Indian plant, Curcuma longa, with aromatic rhizomes, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).
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Definition
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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