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cur·cu·ma \ˈkərkyəmə\ noun Etymology: New Latin, from Arabic kurkum saffron, crocus 1. a. capitalized : a genus of Old World tropical herbs (family Zingiberaceae) having tuberous roots and spicate flowers, some members having roots that yield starch — see turmeric, zedoary b. -s : any plant of the genus Curcuma 2. -s a. : an arrowroot obtained from a curcuma b. : turmeric 1a(2) |