turmeric
noun
tur·mer·ic
ˈtər-mə-rik 
also
ˈtü-mə-
or ˈtyü-
1
: an Indian perennial herb (Curcuma longa synonym C. domestica) of the ginger family with a large aromatic yellow rhizome
2
: the boiled, dried, and usually ground rhizome of the turmeric plant used as a coloring agent, a flavoring, or a stimulant
3
: a yellow to reddish-brown dyestuff obtained from turmeric
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It can be sliced and roasted in the oven with just a sprinkle of turmeric and a drizzle of olive oil; it can be served in a soup with ginger, coconut milk, and black pepper.
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Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
There's some evidence that curcumin, a natural compound in turmeric, may help treat several types of skin problems.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
There is scientific evidence that supports some helpful effects from taking echinacea and turmeric, and they have been used throughout history.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
Prevents Cell Damage Golden milk may help prevent cell damage through turmeric's antioxidant qualities.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
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Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
There's some evidence that curcumin, a natural compound in turmeric, may help treat several types of skin problems.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
There is scientific evidence that supports some helpful effects from taking echinacea and turmeric, and they have been used throughout history.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
Prevents Cell Damage Golden milk may help prevent cell damage through turmeric's antioxidant qualities.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
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turmeric
noun
tur·mer·ic
ˈtər-mə-rik
also
ˈtü-mə-
ˈtyü-
1
: an Indian herb related to ginger and having a large yellow underground plant stem
2
: the boiled, dried, and usually ground underground plant stem of turmeric used especially as a flavoring or dye
Medical Definition
turmeric
noun
tur·mer·ic
ˈtər-mə-rik
variants
also tumeric
1
: an Indian perennial herb (Curcuma longa) of the ginger family with a large aromatic yellow rhizome
2
: the cleaned, boiled, dried, and usually ground rhizome of the turmeric plant used in dietary supplements and herbal remedies and as a spice see curcumin
3
: a yellow to reddish brown dyestuff obtained from turmeric
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