turmeric

  1. Noun.  An Indian plant (taxonomic name: ''Curcuma longa'') with aromatic rhizome, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).
  2. Noun.  The pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for stimulation, flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food.
  3. Noun.  A yellow to reddish-brown dye extracted from the turmeric plant.

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