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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Some are already reformulating with natural dyes like beet juice or turmeric and prioritize clear labeling, but others may struggle with higher costs or less vibrant results.
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Consuming enough curcumin by eating turmeric to impact health is nearly impossible, so many have turned to curcumin supplements.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
This turmeric supplement came highly recommended by Renee Korczak, PhD, RD, a registered dietician, speaker, and researcher.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
The lotion offers Vitamin C, turmeric, and ferulic acid to brighten and hydrate.
—Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Consuming enough curcumin by eating turmeric to impact health is nearly impossible, so many have turned to curcumin supplements.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
This turmeric supplement came highly recommended by Renee Korczak, PhD, RD, a registered dietician, speaker, and researcher.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
The lotion offers Vitamin C, turmeric, and ferulic acid to brighten and hydrate.
—Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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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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