Turmeric Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Turmeric

Meaning 1 : widely cultivated tropical plant of India having yellow flowers and a large aromatic deep yellow rhizome; source of a condiment and a yellow dye

    Synonyms : curcuma domestica,  curcuma longa
Meaning 2 : ground dried rhizome of the turmeric plant used as seasoning