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turmeric

turmeric

5 3.4
A bright yellow spice made from dried roots and used in cooking
  • noun
  • /ˈtɜrmərɪk/
translation icon : 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

6.0

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

How Strongly Flavoured

wasabi
5 4.9
chili powder
  • US
8 1.7
turmeric
5 3.4
cumin
22 3.2
bay leaf
5 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.