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- [kur-kyoo-muh]
- /ˈkɜr kyʊ mə/
- /ˈkɜː.kjʊ.mə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kur-kyoo-muh]
- /ˈkɜr kyʊ mə/
Definitions of curcuma word
- noun curcuma any tropical Asian tuberous plant of the genus Curcuma, such as C. longa, which is the source of turmeric, and C. zedoaria, which is the source of zedoary: family Zingiberaceae 3
- noun curcuma any of a genus (Curcuma) of tropical plants of the ginger family, with thick, tuberous rootstocks that yield starch, including the turmeric 3
- noun curcuma any of various chiefly Old World plants belonging to the genus Curcuma, of the ginger family, as C. domestica, yielding turmeric, or C. zedoaria, yielding zedoary. 1
- noun curcuma A tropical Asian plant of a genus that includes turmeric, zedoary, and other species that yield spices, dyes, and medicinal products. 1
- noun curcuma turmeric (plant, spice). 0
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Origin of curcuma
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < New Latin < Arabic kurkum saffron, turmeric; cf. crocus
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Parts of speech for Curcuma
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curcuma popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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- what is curcuma longa?
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