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turmeric
tur·mer·ic T0422100 (tûr′mər-ĭk, to͞o′-)n.1. A widely cultivated tropical plant (Curcuma longa) of India, having yellow flowers and an aromatic, somewhat fleshy rhizome.2. The powdered rhizome of this plant, used as a spice and a yellow dye.3. Any of several other plants having similar rhizomes.
[Alteration of Middle English termeryte; akin to French terre mérite and New Latin terra merita, turmeric (New Latin, from Latin terra, earth; see ters- in Indo-European roots + merita, feminine past participle of merēre, to deserve; see (s)mer- in Indo-European roots).]turmeric (ˈtɜːmərɪk) n1. (Plants) a tropical Asian zingiberaceous plant, Curcuma longa, having yellow flowers and an aromatic underground stem2. (Cookery) the powdered stem of this plant, used as a condiment and as a yellow dye3. (Plants) any of several other plants with similar roots[C16: from Old French terre merite, from Medieval Latin terra merita, literally: meritorious earth, name applied for obscure reasons to curcuma]tur•mer•ic (ˈtɜr mər ɪk)
n. 1. the aromatic rhizome of an Asian plant, Curcuma longa, of the ginger family. 2. a powder prepared from it, used as a condiment, a yellow dye, a medicine, etc. 3. the plant itself. 4. any of various similar substances or plants. [1530–40; earlier tarmaret < Medieval Latin terra merita merited earth] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | turmeric - widely cultivated tropical plant of India having yellow flowers and a large aromatic deep yellow rhizome; source of a condiment and a yellow dyeCurcuma domestica, Curcuma longaturmeric - ground dried rhizome of the turmeric plant used as seasoningherb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pestsCurcuma, genus Curcuma - tropical Asiatic perennial herbs | | 2. | turmeric - ground dried rhizome of the turmeric plant used as seasoningflavorer, flavoring, flavourer, flavouring, seasoning, seasoner - something added to food primarily for the savor it impartsCurcuma domestica, Curcuma longa, turmeric - widely cultivated tropical plant of India having yellow flowers and a large aromatic deep yellow rhizome; source of a condiment and a yellow dye |
Translationsturmeric
turmeric: see gingerginger,
common name for members of the Zingiberaceae, a family of tropical and subtropical perennial herbs, chiefly of Indomalaysia. The aromatic oils of many are used in making condiments, perfumes, and medicines, especially stimulants and preparations to ease stomach distress.
..... Click the link for more information. .  turmeric turmeric(looks like orange yellow ginger) powerful anti-cancer antiinflammatory antioxidant that reduces brain plaque, helps clean the blood and liver, helps rejuvenate tissues and increase energy. Curry is turmeric and mustard. India has one of the lowest cancer rates and they eat lots of curry. Put it on all your food. Turmeric has stronger antiinflammatory and antioxidant properties than milk thistle and has been shown in studies to block the formation of cancer through many mechanisms. Regular washing with turmeric reduces facial hair growth and wrinkles significantly. For burns, mix a teaspoon of turmeric with some aloe gel and apply to the burn. Also used for menstrual cramps. For a nagging cough, drink a spoonful of turmeric with water. For gum infections, apply a mixture of turmeric, sea salt and mustard oil 2-3x a day. Turmeric powder mixed with water is also known to help diarrhea by killing the organisms causing it.turmeric[′tər·mər·ik] (botany) Curcuma longa. An East Indian perennial of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae) with a short stem, tufted leaves, and short thick rhizomes; a spice with a pungent, bitter taste and a musky odor is derived from the rhizome. (materials) An orange-red or reddish-brown dye obtained from the rhizome of turmeric. turmeric1. a tropical Asian zingiberaceous plant, Curcuma longa, having yellow flowers and an aromatic underground stem 2. any of several other plants with similar roots turmeric
tur·mer·ic (tŭr'mĕr-ik), Avoid the misspelling/mispronunciation tumeric.1. Curcuma. 2. A spice prepared from the dried rhizome of Curcuma domestica, used in herbal medicine for promotion of wound healing. turmeric A culinary and medicinal plant native to India, which contains curcumin and volatile oil.
Chinese medicine
Turmeric is used internally in Chinese medicine for shoulder and postpartum pain, menstrual dysfunction and skin infections.
Herbal medicine
Turmeric is analgesic, anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, carminative and cholegogic, and has been used for anorexia, arthritis, fever, gastrointestinal complaints, hypertension, liver and gallbladder disease and haematologic complaints, as well as ocular, dermal and other infections.turmeric
Synonyms for turmericnoun widely cultivated tropical plant of India having yellow flowers and a large aromatic deep yellow rhizomeSynonyms- Curcuma domestica
- Curcuma longa
Related Words- turmeric
- herb
- herbaceous plant
- Curcuma
- genus Curcuma
noun ground dried rhizome of the turmeric plant used as seasoningRelated Words- flavorer
- flavoring
- flavourer
- flavouring
- seasoning
- seasoner
- Curcuma domestica
- Curcuma longa
- turmeric
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