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Curcuma vs Turmeric - What's the difference?

curcuma | turmeric | Related terms |

Turmeric is a related term of curcuma.


Curcuma is likely misspelled.


Curcuma has no English definition.

As a noun turmeric is

an Indian plant, species: Curcuma longa, with aromatic rhizomes, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).

curcuma

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Curcuma has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

English words similar to 'curcuma':

charisma

turmeric

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An Indian plant, , with aromatic rhizomes, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).
  • The pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for stimulation, flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food.
  • A yellow to reddish-brown dye extracted from the turmeric plant.

    • Synonyms

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    Derived terms

    * turmeric acid * turmeric paper * turmeric root

    Related terms

    * curcuma

    See also

    * kunyit * haldi

    References