turmeric
noun
tur·mer·ic
ˈtər-mə-rik 
also
ˈtü-mə-
or ˈtyü-
1
: an Indian perennial herb (Curcuma longa synonym C. domestica) of the ginger family with a large aromatic yellow rhizome
2
: the boiled, dried, and usually ground rhizome of the turmeric plant used as a coloring agent, a flavoring, or a stimulant
3
: a yellow to reddish-brown dyestuff obtained from turmeric
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Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
In a separate medium bowl, combine the beef, onion, turmeric, two or three big pinches salt and lots of black pepper.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 20 May 2025
Bed Threads Scalloped Pillowcases (Set of 2) $110 $94
Bed Threads
Bed Threads combines turmeric with limoncello in this whimsical pillowcase pair.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 19 May 2025
Overly high doses of turmeric are not recommended and can be associated with significant side effects.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
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turmeric
noun
tur·mer·ic
ˈtər-mə-rik
also
ˈtü-mə-
ˈtyü-
1
: an Indian herb related to ginger and having a large yellow underground plant stem
2
: the boiled, dried, and usually ground underground plant stem of turmeric used especially as a flavoring or dye
Medical Definition
turmeric
noun
tur·mer·ic
ˈtər-mə-rik
variants
also tumeric
1
: an Indian perennial herb (Curcuma longa) of the ginger family with a large aromatic yellow rhizome
2
: the cleaned, boiled, dried, and usually ground rhizome of the turmeric plant used in dietary supplements and herbal remedies and as a spice see curcumin
3
: a yellow to reddish brown dyestuff obtained from turmeric
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