curcuma
nounUK /ˈkɜːkjʊmə/
US /ˈkɝːkjʊmə/
A yellow spice from a plant root that people use in cooking and medicine.
She added a pinch of curcuma to the rice to give it a bright yellow color.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The dried, powdered root of a tropical plant used as a spice and dye.
The recipe calls for a teaspoon of curcuma powder.
3. A plant of the ginger family with large leaves and yellow flowers.
Curcuma grows well in warm, humid climates.
4. A yellow pigment obtained from the curcuma plant.
The fabric was dyed with curcuma to get a golden hue.