Associations to the word «Turmeric»

TURMERIC, noun. An Indian plant, Curcuma longa, with aromatic rhizomes, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).

TURMERIC, noun. The pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for stimulation, flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food.

TURMERIC, noun. A yellow to reddish-brown dye extracted from the turmeric plant.

TURMERIC PAPER, noun. (chemistry) Paper impregnated with turmeric and used as a test for alkaline substances, by which it is changed from yellow to brown.

TURMERIC, noun. Widely cultivated tropical plant of India having yellow flowers and a large aromatic deep yellow rhizome; source of a condiment and a yellow dye.

TURMERIC, noun. Ground dried rhizome of the turmeric plant used as seasoning.