turmeric
/ˈtɜːmərɪk/noun
उच्चारण टर्मरिक
हल्दी
Basic word
noun
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a yellow powder made from the root of an Asian plant, used as a spice and to give colour to food
हल्दी
- a pinch of turmeric
- Add half a teaspoon of turmeric to the dal.
- Turmeric gives curry its yellow colour.
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- Grandmother mixed turmeric with warm milk when I had a cold.
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tur·mer·ic
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General knowledge
Science: curcumin is the active substance in turmeric and has antiseptic properties; India is the largest producer of turmeric; Erode (Tamil Nadu) is called the 'Turmeric City'.
विज्ञान में curcumin हल्दी का सक्रिय पदार्थ है और इसमें रोगाणुरोधक गुण हैं; भारत हल्दी का सबसे बड़ा उत्पादक है; इरोड (तमिलनाडु) को 'हल्दी नगर' कहा जाता है।