Turmeric
WordNet
noun
(1) Ground dried rhizome of the turmeric plant used as seasoning
(2) Widely cultivated tropical plant of India having yellow flowers and a large aromatic deep yellow rhizome; source of a condiment and a yellow dye
WiktionaryText
Noun
- Indian herb (taxonomic name: Curcuma longa) with aromatic rhizome, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).
- Pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for stimulation, flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food.
- Yellow to reddish-brown dye extracted from the turmeric plant.