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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Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Thriving, largely unregulated, and backed by communities absorbed by fluorescent yellow turmeric lattes and butter-laden espressos.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
Supplements that include both probiotics and turmeric in one capsule are available.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 2 Apr. 2025
Add the salt, turmeric, 1 tablespoon of fennel seeds, and cardamom.
—Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 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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