turmeric

/ˈtɝ.mɚ.ɪk/

noun 3

Collocations

ADJ.

beautiful, large

VERB + TURMERIC

bring, buy, colors, drink, marinate, oil, ordered

TURMERIC + NOUN

food, ginger, honey, latte, paella, shallots

PREP.

from, in, with

noun

An Indian plant (Curcuma longa), with aromatic rhizomes, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).

The pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food.

A yellow to reddish-brown dye extracted from the turmeric plant.

Drink turmeric and turn fair-skinned.

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I ordered a large turmeric and honey latte today at the local hipster cafe.

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Tom wanted to know where he could buy turmeric.

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She extracts beautiful colors from turmeric.

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Bring oil and turmeric.

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Turmeric gives food an intense yellow color.

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