turmeric

tur·mer·ic

noun
\ˈtər-mə-rik also ˈtü-mə- or ˈtyü-\

Definition of TURMERIC

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 plant used as a coloring agent, a flavoring, or a stimulant

3

: a yellow to reddish-brown dyestuff obtained from turmeric

Origin of TURMERIC

Middle English turmeryte

First Known Use: 15th century

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel