2 definitions
for turmeric root
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :
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.
[1913 Webster]
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.)
(a) Bloodroot.
(b) Orangeroot.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 :
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]