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Definition of turmeric noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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turmeric

noun

turmeric pronunciation English

ˈtɜːmərɪk

turmeric pronunciation American

ˈtɜːrmərɪk

[uncountable]

a yellow powder made from the root of an Asian plant, used in cooking as a spice, especially in curry