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turmeric in French

turmeric in French is curcuma, curcumine — turmeric means a yellow-flowered plant related to ginger, grown for its aromatic underground stem.

turmeric in French

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

What does "turmeric" mean?

  1. noun A yellow-flowered plant related to ginger, grown for its aromatic underground stem.
    "Turmeric grows well in warm, humid climates like southern India."
  2. noun The ground spice made from this plant's rhizome, used for flavor and its bright yellow color.
    "A spoonful of turmeric gives the curry its deep golden hue."

turmeric in a sentence

  • Turmeric grows well in warm, humid climates like southern India.
  • A spoonful of turmeric gives the curry its deep golden hue.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "turmeric" in French?

"turmeric" in French is curcuma, curcumine. turmeric means: A yellow-flowered plant related to ginger, grown for its aromatic underground stem.

How do you use "turmeric" in a sentence?

Example: "Turmeric grows well in warm, humid climates like southern India." In French, "turmeric" is curcuma, curcumine.

Are there other ways to say "turmeric" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "turmeric": curcuma, curcumine.

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