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An Indian plant, Curcuma longa, with aromatic rhizomes, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).
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- (noun) An Indian plant, Curcuma longa, with aromatic rhizomes, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).
- (noun) The pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food.
- (noun) A yellow to reddish-brown dye extracted from the turmeric plant.
Meanings
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noun An Indian plant, Curcuma longa, with aromatic rhizomes, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).
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noun The pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food.
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noun A yellow to reddish-brown dye extracted from the turmeric plant.
Synonyms
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haldi
Summary
An Indian plant, Curcuma longa, with aromatic rhizomes, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).
- (noun) An Indian plant, Curcuma longa, with aromatic rhizomes, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).
- (noun) The pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food.
- (noun) A yellow to reddish-brown dye extracted from the turmeric plant.
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