turmeric
noun
tur·mer·ic
ˈtər-mə-rik 
also
ˈtü-mə-
or ˈtyü-
1
: an Indian perennial herb (Curcuma longa synonym C. domestica) of the ginger family with a large aromatic yellow rhizome
2
: the boiled, dried, and usually ground rhizome of the turmeric plant used as a coloring agent, a flavoring, or a stimulant
3
: a yellow to reddish-brown dyestuff obtained from turmeric
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Made with hyaluronic acid to hydrate the skin and turmeric to brighten and soothe, the Best of Beauty winner also harnesses ashwagandha to tame signs of aging.
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 8 Mar. 2025
Adding turmeric capsules to my daily routine felt like a simple enough adjustment.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 7 Mar. 2025
Do not wipe or smear the turmeric, and avoid adding liquid cleaners, which can flood the turmeric, causing the stain to spread.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
Trending colors went in two directions — either playful mixes rarely seen for fall [like] bubblegum, lemon, sky blue and brown, or rich autumnal tones [such as] walnut, earth brown, wine, olive and turmeric.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 8 Mar. 2025
Adding turmeric capsules to my daily routine felt like a simple enough adjustment.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 7 Mar. 2025
Do not wipe or smear the turmeric, and avoid adding liquid cleaners, which can flood the turmeric, causing the stain to spread.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
Trending colors went in two directions — either playful mixes rarely seen for fall [like] bubblegum, lemon, sky blue and brown, or rich autumnal tones [such as] walnut, earth brown, wine, olive and turmeric.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
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turmeric
noun
tur·mer·ic
ˈtər-mə-rik
also
ˈtü-mə-
ˈtyü-
1
: an Indian herb related to ginger and having a large yellow underground plant stem
2
: the boiled, dried, and usually ground underground plant stem of turmeric used especially as a flavoring or dye
Medical Definition
turmeric
noun
tur·mer·ic
ˈtər-mə-rik
variants
also tumeric
1
: an Indian perennial herb (Curcuma longa) of the ginger family with a large aromatic yellow rhizome
2
: the cleaned, boiled, dried, and usually ground rhizome of the turmeric plant used in dietary supplements and herbal remedies and as a spice see curcumin
3
: a yellow to reddish brown dyestuff obtained from turmeric
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