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turmeric

turmeric

7 3.4
A bright yellow spice made from dried roots and used in cooking
  • noun
  • /ˈtɜrmərɪk/
: cúrcuma
  • Put in the boneless mutton and stir, mix in the ground masala, turmeric, and red chili powder.
  • teaspoon of turmeric
  • cumin and turmeric
  • coriander and turmeric

So make sure that when you use turmeric, be very gentle with it.

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Examples

  • Take a little turmeric powder and add a few drops of lime juice.

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  • We then have a coconut, ginger and turmeric infusion.

  • So just adding turmeric to my coffee might not be the way to get benefit.

  • So make sure that when you use turmeric, be very gentle with it.

  • Or a spice such as turmeric may be a factor.

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  • If you read studies on turmeric, you will learn how much this natural spice is helpful to our health.

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  • This one has shiitake and turmeric in it.

  • Spices such as turmeric and ginger also have anti-inflammatory effects based on research.

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  • First, chopped onions, garlic, parsley and turmeric are blended with olive oil.

  • I added a pinch of turmeric to my curry for extra flavor and color.

Compounds

1 6.0

A thick bright yellow root used as a spice and traditional medicine

How Strongly Flavoured

wasabi
11 4.9
chili powder
  • US
8 1.7
turmeric
7 3.4
cumin
21 3.2
bay leaf
10 2.3

Surface Forms

turmeric singular
turmerics plural

Etymology

Turmeric reached English via Asian languages and the Latin botanical name Curcuma, and people have long used the dried root as a bright 'yellow' spice and dye. So turmeric now means the ground spice used in cooking for its colour and flavour.