turmeric

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈtjuːmərɪk/ or /ˈtuːmərɪk/ or /ˈtɚ.mərɪk/

Noun

Singular turmeric

Plural turmerics

Turmeric

1. An Indian plant (taxonomic name: Curcuma longa), part of the ginger family.
2. Flavor, a bright yellow color to food.
3. A yellow to reddish-brown dye extracted from the turmeric plant.