Definition of '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
      Synonyms: Curcuma longa Curcuma domestica
2. ground dried rhizome of the turmeric plant used as seasoning

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