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turmeric

(tɜːʳmərɪk)
uncountable noun
Turmeric is a yellow spice that is used to flavour food such as curry.

turmeric in British English

(ˈtɜːmərɪk)
noun
1. 
a tropical Asian zingiberaceous plant, Curcuma longa, having yellow flowers and an aromatic underground stem
2. 
the powdered stem of this plant, used as a condiment and as a yellow dye
3. 
any of several other plants with similar roots
Word origin
C16: from Old French terre merite, from Medieval Latin terra merita, literally: meritorious earth, name applied for obscure reasons to curcuma

turmeric in American English

(ˈtɜrmərɪk)
noun
1. 
a. 
an East Indian plant (Curcuma longa) of the ginger family, whose rhizome in powdered form is used as a yellow dye or a seasoning, and in medicine
b. 
its aromatic rhizome or the powder made from it
2. 
any of several other plants having tuberous rhizomes
Word origin
earlier also tormerik < MFr terre-mérite < ML terra merita, lit., deserved (or deserving) earth < ?

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Examples of 'turmeric' in a sentence
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Add the turmeric and curry powder and cook for a minute.
The Sun (2017)
Fry the onion in the spices until soft and then add ginger, chilli and turmeric.
The Sun (2016)
Sprinkle in the curry powder, turmeric, chilli powder and tomato purée and stir to coat the vegetables.
The Sun (2016)
Add cumin, ground coriander and turmeric and fry for another minute, then add the mixture to the slow cooker.
The Sun (2017)
 Add turmeric or saffron to make the rice yellow.
Conil, Jean & Conil, Christopher (ed) A Passion for Food (1989)
Mix in the turmeric and chilli powder.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
 Add the turmeric and cook for another minute.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Add the curry powder and the turmeric and cook the spices for a couple of minutes.
The Sun (2016)
Mix in the ground coriander and turmeric and cook for a further 2 minutes.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Season with turmeric, chilli flakes and lemon.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Add the coriander, cumin and turmeric.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Now add the salt and turmeric, then the chicken thighs.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Mix with chilli and turmeric.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
I've learnt how adding spices such as turmeric to my foods can reduce swelling from my treatment.
The Sun (2011)
Mix in the coriander, turmeric, salt and soy sauce.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Add the chilli, ground coriander, cumin and turmeric to the pan.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Add the turmeric, coriander and salt and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It's cleansing and clean, quite subtly spiced with turmeric and a lot of lemon juice.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric and chilli powder for a further minute.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Combine the lemon juice, turmeric and ginger in a small bowl, then pour over the cauliflower.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Put the aubergine, half the oil, the lime juice and a pinch each of turmeric and salt in a bowl and mix well.
The Sun (2013)

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Chinese translation of 'turmeric'

turmeric

(ˈtəːmərɪk) (Culin)

n (u)

  1. 姜(薑)黄(黃) (jiānghuáng)

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