Turmeric word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "turmeric" word

[noun] ground dried rhizome of the turmeric plant used as seasoning
[noun] widely cultivated tropical plant of India having yellow flowers and a large aromatic deep yellow rhizome; source of a condiment and a yellow dye

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\Tur"mer*ic\, n. [F. terre-m['e]rite, NL. terramerita, turmerica; apparently meaning, excellent earth, but perhaps a corruption of Ar. kurkum. Cf. {Curcuma}.] 1. (Bot.) An East Indian plant of the genus {Curcuma}, of the Ginger family. 2. The root or rootstock of the {Curcuma longa}. It is externally grayish, but internally of a deep, lively yellow or saffron color, and has a slight aromatic smell, and a bitterish, slightly acrid taste. It is used for a dye, a medicine, a condiment, and a chemical test.
\Tur"mer*ic\, a. (Chem.) Of or pertaining to turmeric; resembling, or obtained from, turmeric; specif., designating an acid obtained by the oxidation of turmerol. {Turmeric paper} (Chem.), paper impregnated with turmeric and used as a test for alkaline substances, by which it is changed from yellow to brown. {Turmeric root}. (Bot.)
(a) Bloodroot.
(b) Orangeroot.

Synonyms for turmeric

Curcuma domestica, Curcuma longa

The fun area, different aproach to word »turmeric«

Let's analyse "turmeric" as pure text. This string has Eight letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 37.5% of vowels is 1.1% less then average English word. Written in backwards: CIREMRUT. Average typing speed for these characters is 2090 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: - ..- .-. -- . .-. .. -.-.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: turmeric: 3 + 5 + 9 = 17, reduced: 8 . and the final result is Eight.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: turmeric: 2 + 3 + 9 + 4 + 5 + 9 + 9 + 3 = 44, reduced: 8, and the final result is Eight.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
M (1)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder
R (2)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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