noun
turmeric
TUR-mer-ik/ˈtɜːrmərɪk/
A tropical ginger-family plant whose yellow root is used as a spice.
Turmeric grows above its branching yellow-orange rhizomes.
Etymology
Middle English turmeryte is the secure earlier name for this root-derived spice, but its deeper origin is uncertain. The proposed comparison with 'worthy earth' has no clear explanation.
In context
turmeric is a miracle spice and so for the turmeric i would like to use one complete teaspoon
More examples
- She grows turmeric in a large pot on the patio.
- The turmeric has broad green leaves and branching underground stems.
- We grow turmeric in the greenhouse for its underground stems.
Forms
turmeric · turmerics