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turmeric meaning in Tamil

மஞ்சள் mañcaḷ

/ˈtɜː.m(ə).ɹɪk//ˈtɝ.mɚ.ɪk/

turmeric in Tamil: மஞ்சள் (mañcaḷ). In English, turmeric means an Indian plant (Curcuma longa), with aromatic rhizomes, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).

Tamil words for turmeric

plant
மஞ்சள் mañcaḷ
spice
மஞ்சள் mañcaḷ

English meaning of turmeric

  1. noun An Indian plant (Curcuma longa), with aromatic rhizomes, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).
  2. noun The pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food.
  3. noun A yellow to reddish-brown dye extracted from the turmeric plant.

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Questions about turmeric in Tamil

What is the meaning of turmeric in Tamil?
Turmeric in Tamil is மஞ்சள் (mañcaḷ).
turmeric என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Turmeric: மஞ்சள் (mañcaḷ).
What does turmeric mean in English?
Turmeric means an Indian plant (Curcuma longa), with aromatic rhizomes, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).

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