Turmeric
noun
Turmeric is a yellow spice used in cooking, especially in Asian cuisine. It comes from the root of a plant in the ginger family.
She added a spoonful of turmeric into the curry to enhance its flavor and color.
Often appears as...
- turmeric powder
- turmeric root
noun
Turmeric is also used as a natural dye, giving a bright yellow color to fabrics.
The fabric was dyed with turmeric to obtain its vibrant yellow color.
Often appears as...
- turmeric dye
- dyed with turmeric
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In alternative medicine, turmeric is often used for its potential health benefits, such as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Some people take turmeric supplements for their purported health benefits.
Often appears as...
- turmeric supplements
- turmeric capsules
noun
Turmeric is a yellow spice used in cooking, especially in Asian cuisine. It comes from the root of a plant in the ginger family.
She added a spoonful of turmeric into the curry to enhance its flavor and color.
Often appears as...
- turmeric powder
- turmeric root
noun
Turmeric is also used as a natural dye, giving a bright yellow color to fabrics.
The fabric was dyed with turmeric to obtain its vibrant yellow color.
Often appears as...
- turmeric dye
- dyed with turmeric
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In alternative medicine, turmeric is often used for its potential health benefits, such as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Some people take turmeric supplements for their purported health benefits.
Often appears as...
- turmeric supplements
- turmeric capsules
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Spice
Used commonly in curries and South Asian cuisine for flavor and color.
A pinch of turmeric can transform a bland dish into something delicious.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Curry Powder
Turmeric is often a component of curry powder, but it's not the same thing.
She thought curry powder was enough but the recipe specifically required turmeric.
Pro Tip 3/3Staining Power
It stains easily, so handle with care to avoid yellow marks on clothes or utensils.
Wearing gloves while handling turmeric can prevent yellow stains on your fingers.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Spice
Used commonly in curries and South Asian cuisine for flavor and color.
A pinch of turmeric can transform a bland dish into something delicious.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Curry Powder
Turmeric is often a component of curry powder, but it's not the same thing.
She thought curry powder was enough but the recipe specifically required turmeric.
Pro Tip 3/3Staining Power
It stains easily, so handle with care to avoid yellow marks on clothes or utensils.
Wearing gloves while handling turmeric can prevent yellow stains on your fingers.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Spice
Used commonly in curries and South Asian cuisine for flavor and color.
A pinch of turmeric can transform a bland dish into something delicious.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Curry Powder
Turmeric is often a component of curry powder, but it's not the same thing.
She thought curry powder was enough but the recipe specifically required turmeric.
Pro Tip 3/3Staining Power
It stains easily, so handle with care to avoid yellow marks on clothes or utensils.
Wearing gloves while handling turmeric can prevent yellow stains on your fingers.
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What were they obsessed with in the early 80s? They were obsessed with mustard. In particular, they were obsessed with the story of Grey Poupon. Used to be, there were two French's and Gulden's. What were they? Yellow mustard. What's in it? Yellow mustard seeds, turmeric, and paprika. That was mustard.
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I dyed at home, using turmeric, before coming here today. This shirt is something that none of my friends are going to have on their Instagram feed. So it's unique, but more importantly, it's naturally dyed. Now, I'm not suggesting that everybody dye their clothes in their kitchen sink at home.
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On spaghetti sauce -...
mustard in particular they were obsessed with the story of great boupon right used to be there were two mustards frenches and goldens what were they yellow mustard what's in yellow mustard yellow mustard seeds turmeric and paprika that was mustard grey poupon came along with a dijon right
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Leeches Cure PIPE National...
percent of harm is there but not necessarily for the leech blood impurities are said to be as dangerous to these parasites as they are to the patient so ayurvedic doctors douse their leeches in turmeric powder to get them to expel the toxic blood we just make the leeches to vomit
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Safari Live - Day 340 PIPE...
this is a new one that's just coming up this is a termite mound and we know termites do not eat anything green so what thomas will do they'll always eat anything that stuff dead grass stuff like that so anything that will grow here will not be touched by the turmeric and
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Safari Live - Day 230 PIPE...
pups have been to the adults wasting the time digging in as the pups approached that also taught them some important table manners after the meal the entire pack engaged in some rather entertaining play scene who could be king of the turmeric
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Leeches Cure PIPE National...
hommies dead but not necessarily for the leech blood impurities are said to be as dangerous to these parasites as they are to the patient so Ayurvedic doctors doused their lunches in turmeric powder to get them to expel the toxic blood you
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Leeches Cure PIPE National...
hommies dead but not necessarily for the leech blood impurities are said to be as dangerous to these parasites as they are to the patient so Ayurvedic doctors douse their leeches in turmeric powder to get them to expel the toxic blood we
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Leeches Cure PIPE National...
percent of hommies dead but not necessarily for the leech blood impurities are said to be as dangerous to these parasites as they are to the patient so Ayurvedic doctors douse their leeches in turmeric powder to get them
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Can you actually boost...
Turmeric ginger shots, elderberry syrup, vitamin C tablets. No one likes to be sick, so it’s 100 percent understandable why we’re all intrigued by products that promise to boost our immune system.
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Choice, happiness and...
What were they obsessed with in the early 80s? They were obsessed with mustard. In particular, they were obsessed with the story of Grey Poupon. Used to be, there were two French's and Gulden's. What were they? Yellow mustard. What's in it? Yellow mustard seeds, turmeric, and paprika. That was mustard.
Video examples
3 creative ways to fix...
I dyed at home, using turmeric, before coming here today. This shirt is something that none of my friends are going to have on their Instagram feed. So it's unique, but more importantly, it's naturally dyed. Now, I'm not suggesting that everybody dye their clothes in their kitchen sink at home.
Video examples
On spaghetti sauce -...
mustard in particular they were obsessed with the story of great boupon right used to be there were two mustards frenches and goldens what were they yellow mustard what's in yellow mustard yellow mustard seeds turmeric and paprika that was mustard grey poupon came along with a dijon right
Video examples
Leeches Cure PIPE National...
percent of harm is there but not necessarily for the leech blood impurities are said to be as dangerous to these parasites as they are to the patient so ayurvedic doctors douse their leeches in turmeric powder to get them to expel the toxic blood we just make the leeches to vomit
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Safari Live - Day 340 PIPE...
this is a new one that's just coming up this is a termite mound and we know termites do not eat anything green so what thomas will do they'll always eat anything that stuff dead grass stuff like that so anything that will grow here will not be touched by the turmeric and
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Safari Live - Day 230 PIPE...
pups have been to the adults wasting the time digging in as the pups approached that also taught them some important table manners after the meal the entire pack engaged in some rather entertaining play scene who could be king of the turmeric
Video examples
Leeches Cure PIPE National...
hommies dead but not necessarily for the leech blood impurities are said to be as dangerous to these parasites as they are to the patient so Ayurvedic doctors doused their lunches in turmeric powder to get them to expel the toxic blood you
Video examples
Leeches Cure PIPE National...
hommies dead but not necessarily for the leech blood impurities are said to be as dangerous to these parasites as they are to the patient so Ayurvedic doctors douse their leeches in turmeric powder to get them to expel the toxic blood we
Video examples
Leeches Cure PIPE National...
percent of hommies dead but not necessarily for the leech blood impurities are said to be as dangerous to these parasites as they are to the patient so Ayurvedic doctors douse their leeches in turmeric powder to get them
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Can you actually boost...
Turmeric ginger shots, elderberry syrup, vitamin C tablets. No one likes to be sick, so it’s 100 percent understandable why we’re all intrigued by products that promise to boost our immune system.
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Tena Desae
Indian Actress
I keep my beauty regimen as natural as possible. I wash my face four times a day. In the beginning of the day, I use an exfoliating cleanser made of besan, turmeric and sandalwood. I drink lots of water and avoid oily food. I use only The Body Shop products on my face, as they use the least amount of chemicals.
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Thandie Newton
British Actress
Olay does a great tinted moisturiser that I add a little turmeric to - making it more yellow depending on my skin tone and the season. That's a great trick for all women who find that foundations are too ashy or too pink for their skins. And it's anti-inflammatory. It's my secret weapon.
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Aarti Sequeira
Indian Chef
Quinoa is great for lazy day cooking because it's packed with complete proteins, but it cooks in only 20 minutes. And, you can flavor it any way you wish! I make mine with onions, lots of ground ginger, turmeric and coriander, and then whatever dried fruit and nuts I have around.
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Michael Greger
American Author
You can buy turmeric from any supermarket - or get it raw from Asian shops and grate a quarter of an inch of the root into your food. There's evidence to suggest raw turmeric may have greater anti-inflammatory effects, while cooked turmeric offers better DNA protection.
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Pooja Bedi
Indian Actress
Age-old therapies that Indian households have followed for centuries, like drinking kasha's, mixing turmeric with pepper and honey, planting tulsi for purification and the use of aromatherapy to boost immunity have now become new age therapies.
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Jack Monroe
British Journalist
The last time I celebrated a special occasion, I hashed together a paella with some chicken, some frozen veg, long-grain rice, chilli and a shake of turmeric for colour - and it didn't disappoint.
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Ella Woodward
English Writer
If you eat broccoli steamed or boiled, it's not very exciting, but you can roast it with things like turmeric and make it amazing. It's all about how you cook something and what you pair it with.
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Priyanka Chopra
Indian Actress
In India, people love turmeric. They make turmeric milk, and sometimes I mix it with some cream or yogurt and turn it into a scrub. You'd be amazed at what it can take off your skin.
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Jeannie Mai
American Celebrity
There's a tiny vial of turmeric I like to add to my tea and my facial cleanser. It revitalizes and detoxifies - it does everything.
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June Brown
English Actress
Turmeric is good for the brain.
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Tena Desae
Indian Actress
I keep my beauty regimen as natural as possible. I wash my face four times a day. In the beginning of the day, I use an exfoliating cleanser made of besan, turmeric and sandalwood. I drink lots of water and avoid oily food. I use only The Body Shop products on my face, as they use the least amount of chemicals.
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Thandie Newton
British Actress
Olay does a great tinted moisturiser that I add a little turmeric to - making it more yellow depending on my skin tone and the season. That's a great trick for all women who find that foundations are too ashy or too pink for their skins. And it's anti-inflammatory. It's my secret weapon.
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Aarti Sequeira
Indian Chef
Quinoa is great for lazy day cooking because it's packed with complete proteins, but it cooks in only 20 minutes. And, you can flavor it any way you wish! I make mine with onions, lots of ground ginger, turmeric and coriander, and then whatever dried fruit and nuts I have around.
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Michael Greger
American Author
You can buy turmeric from any supermarket - or get it raw from Asian shops and grate a quarter of an inch of the root into your food. There's evidence to suggest raw turmeric may have greater anti-inflammatory effects, while cooked turmeric offers better DNA protection.
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Pooja Bedi
Indian Actress
Age-old therapies that Indian households have followed for centuries, like drinking kasha's, mixing turmeric with pepper and honey, planting tulsi for purification and the use of aromatherapy to boost immunity have now become new age therapies.
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Jack Monroe
British Journalist
The last time I celebrated a special occasion, I hashed together a paella with some chicken, some frozen veg, long-grain rice, chilli and a shake of turmeric for colour - and it didn't disappoint.
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Ella Woodward
English Writer
If you eat broccoli steamed or boiled, it's not very exciting, but you can roast it with things like turmeric and make it amazing. It's all about how you cook something and what you pair it with.
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Priyanka Chopra
Indian Actress
In India, people love turmeric. They make turmeric milk, and sometimes I mix it with some cream or yogurt and turn it into a scrub. You'd be amazed at what it can take off your skin.
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Jeannie Mai
American Celebrity
There's a tiny vial of turmeric I like to add to my tea and my facial cleanser. It revitalizes and detoxifies - it does everything.
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June Brown
English Actress
Turmeric is good for the brain.
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