turmeric
noun/ˈtɜrmərɪk/
Frequency rank: #14,828 most common English word
Meaning
A bright yellow spice made from the root of a tropical plant, commonly used in cooking and traditional medicine.
Example sentence
She added turmeric to the curry to give it a rich yellow color.
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