turmeric Synonyms
Another word for turmeric
• noun (Context 1)
A bright yellow aromatic powder obtained from the dried and ground rhizome of a tropical ginger-family plant, widely used as a seasoning, food coloring, and key ingredient in curry powders and mustards.
"She added a teaspoon of ground haldi to the simmering lentil soup to give it a warm, earthy flavor and golden hue."
• noun (Context 2)
The fleshy, tuberous underground rhizome of Curcuma longa, featuring tough brown skin and vibrant orange flesh, grated or sliced fresh as an aromatic root vegetable in South and Southeast Asian cuisine.
"Be careful when peeling fresh curcuma root, as the vivid orange juice will easily stain your fingers and cutting board."
• noun (Context 3)
A perennial herbaceous plant (Curcuma longa) of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, characterized by large oblong leaves and pale yellow cylindrical flower spikes.
"curcuma thrives in warm, humid climates with well-drained soil and plenty of seasonal rainfall."