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Turmeric vs Cumin - What's the difference?

turmeric | cumin |

As nouns the difference between turmeric and cumin

is that turmeric is an Indian plant, species: Curcuma longa, with aromatic rhizomes, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae) while cumin is the flowering plant species: Cuminum cyminum, in the family Apiaceae.

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

    cumin

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • The flowering plant , in the family Apiaceae.
    • Cumin is native to the region from the eastern Mediterranean to India.
  • Its aromatic long seed, used as a spice, notably in Indian and Mexican cookery.

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