turmeric

tur·mer·ic

noun \ˈtər-mə-rik\

Definition of TURMERIC

1

: an Indian perennial herb (Curcuma longa) of the ginger family with a large aromatic yellow rhizome

2

: the cleaned, boiled, dried, and usually ground rhizome of the turmeric plant used as a coloring agent, a condiment, or a stimulant

3

: a yellow to reddish brown dyestuff obtained from turmeric

Variants of TURMERIC

tur·mer·ic also tu·mer·ic \ˈt(y)ü-mə-\