Turmeric

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A widely cultivated tropical plant (Curcuma longa) of India, having yellow flowers and an aromatic, somewhat fleshy rhizome. noun

The powdered rhizome of this plant, used as a spice and a yellow dye. noun

Any of several other plants having similar rhizomes. noun

The rhizome of Curcuma longa, a plant of the ginger family, native and long cultivated in the East Indies. noun

The plant producing turmeric. noun

The bloodroot, Sanguinaria Canadensis. noun

In Australia, either of two species of trees: Zieria Smithii, the stinkwood of Tasmania, which see, under stinkwood ; and Hakea dactyloides, an evergreen shrub of the family Proteaceæ. noun

Noting an acid, a compound, C11H14O2, formed by the oxidation of turmerol by means of potassium permanganate.

An East Indian plant of the genus Curcuma, of the Ginger family. noun

The root or rootstock of the Curcuma longa. It is externally grayish, but internally of a deep, lively yellow or saffron color, and has a slight aromatic smell, and a bitterish, slightly acrid taste. It is used for a dye, a medicine, a condiment, and a chemical test. noun

Of or pertaining to turmeric; resembling, or obtained from, turmeric; specif., designating an acid obtained by the oxidation of turmerol. adjective

Paper impregnated with turmeric and used as a test for alkaline substances, by which it is changed from yellow to brown. adjective

Orangeroot. adjective

An Indian plant, Curcuma longa, with aromatic rhizomes, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). noun

The pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for stimulation, flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food. noun

A yellow to reddish-brown dye extracted from the turmeric plant. noun

Widely cultivated tropical plant of India having yellow flowers and a large aromatic deep yellow rhizome; source of a condiment and a yellow dye noun

Ground dried rhizome of the turmeric plant used as seasoning noun

An Indian plant, Curcuma longa, with aromatic rhizomes, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).

The pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food.

A yellow to reddish-brown dye extracted from the turmeric plant.

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An aromatic spice that belongs to the ginger family. Often most recognized as that "Indian food" smell, as it is one of the main spices in Indian curries. Also a very potent aphrodisiac that has been said to be 3x as more effective than Viagra. Urban Dictionary

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Words that are spelled similarly to turmeric:
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