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Turmeric
/tɜːmˈɛɹɪk/
/ˈtɝməˌɹɪk/
Turmeric
[NOUN]1
widely cultivated tropical plant of India having yellow flowers and a large aromatic deep yellow rhizome; source of a condiment and a yellow dye
1.1
a yellow aromatic powder that is obtained by grinding the root of a plant of the ginger family, widely used in Asian cuisines
Examples
1. Turmeric is a key ingredient in many flavorful dishes.
2. The dish lacked spice, so I added some turmeric and curry.
3. Natural food coloring made from beet juice or turmeric is used in some products as a substitute for synthetic food dyes.
4. Turmeric and Asian food are inseparable.
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