turmeric/ˈtɜ:mərɪk; `təmərɪk/ n[U](a) E Indian plant of the ginger family 姜黄（产於东印度）.(b) its root, powdered and used to colour or flavour food, eg in curry powder 姜黄根（磨成粉可作染料或调味料, 如用以制咖喱粉的）.
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