noun
- a bright yellow spice made from the dried and ground root of a tropical plant, commonly used in cooking and traditional medicine
- the tropical plant whose root is used to make this spice
Usage: botanical
Examples
- She added a pinch of turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.
- Turmeric gives Indian dishes their characteristic golden hue.
- The recipe calls for one teaspoon of ground turmeric.
- Many people drink turmeric tea for its health benefits.
- The turmeric plant grows well in warm, humid climates.
- Fresh turmeric root can be grated like ginger.
- Turmeric has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.