Turmeric Definition
tûrmər-ĭk, to͝o-
noun
Its aromatic rhizome or the powder made from it.
Webster's New World
An East Indian plant (Curcuma longa) of the ginger family, whose rhizome in powdered form is used as a yellow dye or a seasoning, and in medicine.
Webster's New World
Any of several other plants having tuberous rhizomes.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- Curcuma longa
- Curcuma domestica
Other Word Forms of Turmeric
Noun
Singular:
turmericPlural:
turmericsOrigin of Turmeric
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Alteration of Middle English termeryte akin to French terre mérite New Latin terra merita turmeric (New Latin, from Latin terra earth ters- in Indo-European roots) (merita) (feminine past participle of merēre to deserve (s)mer-2 in Indo-European roots)
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Middle English / early modern English turmeryte, tarmaret, of uncertain origin. Possibly from Middle French terremérite (“worthy earth").
From Wiktionary
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