turmeric
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Noun — A yellow-flowered plant related to ginger, grown for its aromatic underground stem.
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Etymology
From Middle English turmeryte, of uncertain origin — possibly from Arabic kurkum or a folk-adapted form of Old French terre mérite ("deserving earth").
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What does “turmeric” mean?
The word “turmeric” means a yellow-flowered plant related to ginger, grown for its aromatic underground stem. In plain terms, a bright yellow spice from the ginger family, common in curries and increasingly used in health drinks and supplements.
How do you pronounce “turmeric”?
“Turmeric” is pronounced TUR-m-rihk (/ˈtɝ.mɚ.ɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “turmeric” in a sentence?
Here is “turmeric” used in a sentence: “Turmeric grows well in warm, humid climates like southern India.”
What part of speech is “turmeric”?
“Turmeric” is a noun.
Where does the word “turmeric” come from?
The word “turmeric” comes from Old French. From Middle English turmeryte, of uncertain origin — possibly from Arabic kurkum or a folk-adapted form of Old French terre mérite ("deserving earth").
How many meanings does “turmeric” have?
“Turmeric” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a yellow-flowered plant related to ginger, grown for its aromatic underground stem.