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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The meat is seasoned with earthy turmeric and hard-seared over high heat.
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Add turmeric and five cups of water to a heavy pot.
—Trisha Pasricha, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Similarly, Indian achar evolved as a culinary treasure, incorporating local spices like turmeric, fenugreek, and mustard to enhance preservation and flavor.
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First purchase was beautiful golden orange ground turmeric.
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The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Add turmeric and five cups of water to a heavy pot.
—Trisha Pasricha, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Similarly, Indian achar evolved as a culinary treasure, incorporating local spices like turmeric, fenugreek, and mustard to enhance preservation and flavor.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
First purchase was beautiful golden orange ground turmeric.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
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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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