turmeric

• Sustancia amarilla en polvo obtenida de la raíz de una planta tropical, utilizada como especia y colorante alimentario.

A noun referring to a tropical plant of India with yellow flowers and a large aromatic deep yellow rhizome, which is ground and dried to be used as a seasoning and a yellow dye.

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1. A2formalculinary

   A bright yellow spice made from the ground rhizome of the turmeric plant, commonly used in cooking for flavor and color.

   Cúrcuma (especia)

   • She added a teaspoon of turmeric to the curry for color.
   • Turmeric is a key ingredient in many Indian dishes.
   • The golden hue of the rice came from turmeric.

   Sinónimoscurcuma

2. B1formalscientific

   A tropical plant (Curcuma longa) with large leaves and yellow flowers, cultivated for its aromatic rhizome.

   Cúrcuma (planta)

   • Turmeric is native to South Asia and requires a warm climate.
   • Farmers harvest turmeric rhizomes after about nine months.
   • The turmeric plant is related to ginger.

   Sinónimoscurcuma