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Turmeric — Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms … Wikipedia
Turmeric — Tur mer*ic, a. (Chem.) Of or pertaining to turmeric; resembling, or obtained from, turmeric; specif., designating an acid obtained by the oxidation of turmerol. [1913 Webster] {Turmeric paper} (Chem.), paper impregnated with turmeric and used as… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Turmeric — Tur mer*ic, n. [F. terre m[ e]rite, NL. terramerita, turmerica; apparently meaning, excellent earth, but perhaps a corruption of Ar. kurkum. Cf. {Curcuma}.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Bot.) An East Indian plant of the genus {Curcuma}, of the Ginger… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
turmeric — (n.) pungent powder made from the root of an East Indian plant, 1530s, from Middle English turmeryte (early 15c.), of uncertain origin, perhaps from M.Fr. terremérite saffron, from M.L. terra merita, lit. worthy earth, though the reason why it… … Etymology dictionary
turmeric — ► NOUN ▪ a bright yellow powder obtained from a plant of the ginger family, used for flavouring and colouring in Asian cookery. ORIGIN perhaps from French terre mérite deserving earth … English terms dictionary
turmeric — [tʉr′mər ik] n. [earlier also tormerik < MFr terre mérite < ML terra merita, lit., deserved (or deserving) earth < ?] 1. a) an East Indian plant (Curcuma longa) of the ginger family, whose rhizome in powdered form is used as a yellow dye … English World dictionary
turmeric — /terr meuhr ik/, n. 1. the aromatic rhizome of an Asian plant, Curcuma domestica (or C. longa), of the ginger family. 2. a powder prepared from it, used as a condiment, as in curry powder, or as a yellow dye, a medicine, etc. 3. the plant itself … Universalium
turmeric — dažinė ciberžolė statusas T sritis vardynas apibrėžtis Imbierinių šeimos prieskoninis, vaistinis augalas (Curcuma longa), paplitęs atogrąžų Azijoje (Indijoje). Naudojamas maisto priedams (dažikliams, kvėpikliams) gaminti, iš jo gaunamas eterinis… … Lithuanian dictionary (lietuvių žodynas)
turmeric — noun Etymology: Middle English turmeryte Date: 15th century 1. an Indian perennial herb (Curcuma longa syn. C. domestica) of the ginger family with a large aromatic yellow rhizome 2. the boiled, dried, and usually ground rhizome of the turmeric… … New Collegiate Dictionary
turmeric — Curcuma. * * * tur·mer·ic tər mə rik also tu·mer·ic t(y)ü mə n 1) an Indian perennial herb (Curcuma longa) of the ginger family with a large aromatic yellow rhizome 2) the cleaned, boiled, dried, and usu. ground rhizome of the turmeric plant used … Medical dictionary
turmeric — Bloodroot Blood root , n. (Bot.) A plant ({Sanguinaria Canadensis}), with a red root and red sap, and bearing a pretty, white flower in early spring; called also {puccoon}, {redroot}, {bloodwort}, {tetterwort}, {turmeric}, and {Indian paint}. It… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
