turmeric

• Nom désignant une plante tropicale originaire d'Inde, aux fleurs jaunes et au rhizome aromatique d'un jaune profond, que l'on réduit en poudre et que l'on sèche pour l'utiliser comme épice et comme colorant jaune.

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.

   Curcuma (épice)

   • 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.

   Synonymescurcuma

2. B1formalscientific

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

   Curcuma longa (plante)

   • 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.

   Synonymescurcuma