turmeric in Greek
turmeric in Greek is κουρκουμάς, κουρκούμη — turmeric means a yellow-flowered plant related to ginger, grown for its aromatic underground stem.
turmeric in Greek
κουρκουμάς
Pronounced: kourkoumas
κουρκούμη
Pronounced: kourkoumi
κουρκούμη
Pronounced: kourkoumi
(cooking) The pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food.
κουρκουμάς
Pronounced: kourkoumas
(cooking) The pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food.
What does "turmeric" mean?
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noun A yellow-flowered plant related to ginger, grown for its aromatic underground stem.
"Turmeric grows well in warm, humid climates like southern India."
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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."
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "turmeric" in Greek?
"turmeric" in Greek is κουρκουμάς, κουρκούμη. turmeric means: A yellow-flowered plant related to ginger, grown for its aromatic underground stem.
How do you pronounce κουρκουμάς?
"turmeric" in Greek is κουρκουμάς, pronounced "kourkoumas".
How do you use "turmeric" in a sentence?
Example: "Turmeric grows well in warm, humid climates like southern India." In Greek, "turmeric" is κουρκουμάς, κουρκούμη.
Are there other ways to say "turmeric" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "turmeric": κουρκουμάς, κουρκούμη.
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