curcuma

Noun

Meaning

A genus of plants of the order Scitamineae, including the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa).

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

genus Curcuma crucible ring ordeal reagent assay touchstone turmeric pix curcumin litmus paper test tube Curcuma domestica Curcuma longa turmeric paper
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Hypernyms

liliopsid genus monocot genus

Examples

Indicator Turmeric paper, also called curcuma paper or in German literature Curcumapapier is paper steeped in a tincture of turmeric and allowed to dry. Source: Internet

Saffron and ochre, usually made with dye from the curcuma longa plant or the heartwood of the jackfruit tree, are the most common colors. Source: Internet

We opted for the Gaélique Cream Ale, the Ginger Beer au Curcuma, the Motel Coconut, and the 26 Brown Ale. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Curculionidae curculionidous curculionoid Curcuma domestica Curcuma longa curcumene