kurkuma

Definitions of kurkuma
  1. noun
    ground dried rhizome of the turmeric plant used as seasoning
    synonyms: geelwortel
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    type of:
    aroma, smaakmaker, smaakstof
    something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
  2. noun
    widely cultivated tropical plant of India having yellow flowers and a large aromatic deep yellow rhizome; source of a condiment and a yellow dye
    synonyms: geelwortel
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    type of:
    kruid
    a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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