The Collaborative International Dictionary
Turmeric root
Turmeric \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.)
Bloodroot.
Orangeroot.
WordNet
turmeric root
n. perennial herb of northeastern United States having a thick knotted yellow rootstock and large rounded leaves [syn: goldenseal, golden seal, yellow root, Hydrastis Canadensis]
Usage examples of "turmeric root".
Maggrig returned with supplies of food - dried meats, oats, salt and a sweet tisane made from dried honey and turmeric root.