Definitions for turmeric

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turmeric tur·mer·ic

Spelling: [tur-mer-ik]

IPA: /ˈtɜr mər ɪk/

Turmeric is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 202 anagrams from letters in turmeric (ceimrrtu).

Definitions for turmeric

noun

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.
4. any of various similar substances or plants.

Origin of turmeric

1530-40; earlier tarmaret Medieval Latin terra merita merited earth, unexplained name for curcuma

Examples for turmeric

turmeric could have important abilities in healing and preventing brain damage—or this could be an aberrant finding.

turmeric is a household spice in South Asia and a common ingredient in many curries.

Or they are bathed in turmeric water, which they pour over each other.

The two now have their hands and feet anointed with turmeric, and are bathed.

turmeric is just the latest in a long line of “brain foods.”

Snoring—Take a cup of warm milk and mix in a tsp of turmeric powder.

This is exciting because it seems that this turmeric compound can enhance the characteristics of NSCs.

turmeric powder as a cosmetic wash for the face is also not in vogue.

You may then put it in glasses or dishes, and colour with turmeric.

The coriander and turmeric may have to be purchased at a drug store.