turmeric

Meanings

• Noun

  A bright yellow spice used mainly in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine, derived from the rhizome of Curcuma longa.

  - "Turmeric is a key ingredient in many Indian dishes."
  - "The bright yellow color of curry comes from turmeric."

• Noun

  A natural food coloring and dye.

  - "Turmeric is used as a natural food coloring."
  - "Many people prefer to use turmeric instead of artificial food coloring."

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Synonyms

E100 , haldi

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with turmeric
merric , nic , piric

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Variants

List of all variants of turmeric that leads to same result
turmeric , turmerics

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Etymology

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The name turmeric comes from the Tamil word 'turam' meaning 'boiled', and 'aricai' meaning 'saffron'.

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Trivia

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1. Turmeric is a member of the ginger family.

2. Turmeric is often used in combination with black pepper to enhance its health benefits.

3. Turmeric is also known as Indian saffron.

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Related Concepts

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1. Curcumin: The active ingredient in turmeric that gives it its yellow color and health benefits.

2. Curry: A dish that originated in India and is made by simmering various spices and vegetables in oil.

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Culture

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Turmeric has been used in India for over 4000 years. It is considered a sacred plant and is used in religious ceremonies and in Ayurvedic medicine. Turmeric is also used as a fabric dye.

How to Memorize "turmeric"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the bright yellow color of turmeric and imagine it being used in cooking or as a natural dye.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word turmeric with the color yellow and with Indian cuisine.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tasty Turmeric Tidbits' to remember the definition: T- Turmeric is a spice, Tasty- it's used in food, Turmeric- the name of the spice, Tidbits- it's used as a natural dye.

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