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(tûr′mər·ik) noun
1. The root of an East Indian plant (Curcuma longa) of the ginger family, used as a condiment, aromatic stimulant, dyestuff, etc.
2. The plant.
3. Any of several plants resembling turmeric.
—adjective Of, pertaining to, or saturated with turmeric. [Earlier tarmaret,? <F terre mérite deserving earth <Med. L terra merita; ult. origin uncertain]
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