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Quinoa is great for lazy day cooking because it's packed with complete proteins, but it cooks in only 20 minutes. And, you can flavor it any way you wish! I make mine with onions, lots of ground ginger, turmeric and coriander, and then whatever dried fruit and nuts I have around.
Aarti Sequeira

Meaning of "turmeric" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TURMERIC

From Old French terre merite, from Medieval Latin terra merita, literally: meritorious earth, name applied for obscure reasons to curcuma.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TURMERIC

turmeric  [ˈtɜːmərɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TURMERIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Turmeric is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TURMERIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

turmeric

Turmeric

Turmeric /ˈtɜrmərɪk/ is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is native in southeast India, and needs temperatures between 20 °C and 30 °C and a considerable amount of annual rainfall to thrive. Plants are gathered annually for their rhizomes, and propagated from some of those rhizomes in the following season. When not used fresh, the rhizomes are boiled for about 30–45 minutes and then dried in hot ovens, after which they are ground into a deep orange-yellow powder commonly used as a spice in Indian cuisine and even curries, for dyeing, and to impart color to mustard condiments. One active ingredient in it is curcumin. It has a distinctly earthy, slightly bitter, slightly hot peppery flavor and a mustardy smell. Curcumin may treat: cancer, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, allergies, arthritis and other chronic illnesses. Botanical view of Curcuma longa. Turmeric field in an Indian village. India is a significant producer of turmeric which has regional names based on language and country. As turmeric is a natural botanical product, it is not patentable.

Definition of turmeric in the English dictionary

The first definition of turmeric in the dictionary is a tropical Asian zingiberaceous plant, Curcuma longa, having yellow flowers and an aromatic underground stem. Other definition of turmeric is the powdered stem of this plant, used as a condiment and as a yellow dye. Turmeric is also any of several other plants with similar roots.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TURMERIC


Alaric
ˈælərɪk
allosteric
ˌæləʊˈstɪərɪk
cadaveric
kəˈdævərɪk
ceric
ˈsɪərɪk
choleric
ˈkɒlərɪk
climacteric
klaɪˈmæktərɪk
diasporic
daɪˈæspərɪk
hexaemeric
ˌhɛksəˈɛmərɪk
hexahemeric
ˌhɛksəˈhɛmərɪk
limerick
ˈlɪmərɪk
Masaryk
ˈmæsərɪk
maverick
ˈmævərɪk
oneiric
əʊˈnaɪərɪk
rhetoric
ˈrɛtərɪk
sulfuric
sʌlˈfjʊərɪk
sulphuric
sʌlˈfjʊərɪk
telluric
tɛˈlʊərɪk
Theodoric
θɪˈɒdərɪk
uric
ˈjʊərɪk
xeric
ˈzɪərɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TURMERIC

turlough
turm
turmeric paper
turmoil
turn
turn a blind eye
turn a blind eye to
turn a deaf ear
turn a trick
turn against
turn and turn about
turn away
turn bridge
turn down
turn heads
turn in
turn in on oneself
turn of phrase
turn off
turn on

WORDS THAT END LIKE TURMERIC

alphanumeric
centromeric
chimeric
copolymeric
diastereomeric
dimeric
elastomeric
enantiomeric
epimeric
eric
Homeric
isomeric
mesmeric
monomeric
numeric
oligomeric
polymeric
stereoisomeric
tautomeric
tetrameric
trimeric

Synonyms and antonyms of turmeric in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «turmeric» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TURMERIC

Find out the translation of turmeric to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of turmeric from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «turmeric» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

姜黄
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cúrcuma
570 millions of speakers

English

turmeric
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

हल्दी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الكركم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

куркума
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cúrcuma
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হলুদ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

curcuma
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kunyit
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kurkuma
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ウコン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

심황
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kunir
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nghệ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மஞ்சள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हळद
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Zerdeçal
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

curcuma
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kurkuma
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

куркума
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

turmeric
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κουρκούμη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

borrie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gurkmeja
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gurkemeie
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of turmeric

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TURMERIC»

The term «turmeric» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.574 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TURMERIC» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «turmeric» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «turmeric» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about turmeric

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QUOTES WITH «TURMERIC»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word turmeric.
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Aarti Sequeira
Quinoa is great for lazy day cooking because it's packed with complete proteins, but it cooks in only 20 minutes. And, you can flavor it any way you wish! I make mine with onions, lots of ground ginger, turmeric and coriander, and then whatever dried fruit and nuts I have around.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TURMERIC»

Discover the use of turmeric in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to turmeric and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Turmeric: The genus Curcuma
Bringing together the premier experts in the field from India, Japan, UK, and USA, this book offers the most thorough examination of the cultivation, market trends, processing, and products as well as pharmacokinetic and medicinal ...
P. N. Ravindran, K. Nirmal Babu, Kandaswamy Sivaraman, 2007
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The Agronomy and Economy of Turmeric and Ginger: The ...
This book is intuitively organized by plant and use, allowing quick access to information. It puts the uniquely Indian use and history of turmeric and ginger plants into a global context of production and economic aspects.
K.P. Prabhakaran Nair, 2013
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Turmeric
It is an herb that one should get to know and live with. "Turmeric, the Ayurvedic Spice of Life," should be part of the library of every herbalist or anyone interested in plants and spices. Turmeric is indeed the spice of life.
Prashanti Dejager MS, 2010
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Turmeric and the Healing Curcuminoids
Their effect on cancer, inflammation and more.
Muhammed Majeed, 1999
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Turmeric and ginger
On preparing plant extracts for use as pesticides.
K. Vijayalakshmi, B. Subhashini, Shivani V. Koul, 1997
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Waking the Warrior Goddess: Dr. Christine Horner's Program ...
ii 11: ing: The level of mutagen metabolites was lower in the smokers taking turmeric than it was in the nonsmokers! Turmeric has many general anticancer effects. It also has a number of amazing properties that specifically prevent and fight ...
Christine Horner, 2007
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Herb, Nutrient, and Drug Interactions: Clinical Implications ...
Curcumin prevents indomethacin ulceration and accelerates ulcer healing. The mechanism is multifactorial and includes suppression of MMP-9 and iNOS ( regulated by NF-kB activation). Research In a rodent model, turmeric extracts at an ...
Mitchell Bebel Stargrove, Jonathan Treasure, Dwight L. McKee, 2008
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The Way of Ayurvedic Herbs: The Most Complete Guide to ...
It is estimated that 500mg (less than 1/2 a teaspoon) of turmeric per day in the diet could eliminate DNA damage characteristic of the development of cancer. Another recent study reported a 68% reduction of cancer in animals following ...
Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa, Michael Tierra, 2008
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Turmeric: Great Recipes Featuring the Wonder Spice that ...
Turmeric has many anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which might well be why it has long been used as a panacea.
Colleen Sen, Helen Saberi, 2014
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Export Potential of Indian Agriculture
Amongst various spices turmeric is one of the most important crop of India as our country is the largest producer, consumer and exporter of turmeric in the world. Indian turmeric is considered to be the best in the world market because of its ...
Jagdish Prasad, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TURMERIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term turmeric is used in the context of the following news items.
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India Foils UK's Bid to Patent Use of Turmeric for Treating Hair Loss
NEW DELHI: India has foiled UK company's bid to patent use of turmeric, pine bark and green tea for treating hair loss, government said Sunday. “India once ... «The New Indian Express, Aug 15»
2
'Turmeric may help treat diabetes'
Curcumin, a substance in turmeric, combined with an omega-3 fat may potentially delay or prevent the onset of type-2 diabetes, researchers, led by an ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
3
Dynamic Duos: How To Get More Nutrition By Pairing Foods
Drew Ramsey, the Columbia University psychiatrist-turned-kale evangelist, tells us that this combination makes curcumin, the pigment in turmeric that has ... «NPR, Jun 15»
4
Turn to turmeric for better health, experts say
But an ever-growing mountain of evidence shows that boldly colored turmeric with its earthy, bitter-gingery taste may offer a plethora of potential health benefits. «Detroit Free Press, Jun 15»
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Why Turmeric May Be the Next Big Trend in Skincare Products
Turmeric may be the next big thing to hit the beauty scene -- making its way from your pantry into topical skincare products, and onto your vanity shelf. «ABC News, Jun 15»
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Astronaut prepares chicken turmeric with champignon mushrooms …
European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti demonstrates how she prepares a meal on the International Space Station (ISS). Food is an ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
7
Turmeric Can Fight Oral And Cervical Cancer, Says Study
Turmeric, the wonder spice that's a familiar ingredient in many Indian dishes, may actually help to treat oral cancer associated with human papillomavirus. «The Inquisitr, Apr 15»
8
Oscar-worthy recipe for golden turmeric dip with crudite
Much like its cousin, ginger, turmeric is grown for its nubby brown roots. So if you happen to find it in the produce section, it often is covered in soil and isn't all ... «Globalnews.ca, Feb 15»
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Turmeric may hold key to treating Alzheimer's disease
A new study has recently revealed that curcumin, a natural product found in turmeric, may hold the key to treat Alzheimer's disease. The study indicated that a ... «Daily News & Analysis, Jan 15»
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Dash of turmeric with breakfast improves memory
A single gram of turmeric in the morning can improve the memory of people in the very early stages of diabetes who are at risk of cognitive impairment. Turmeric ... «Futurity: Research News, Nov 14»

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