What does "tumeric" mean?

Nonstandard spelling of turmeric.

What is a synonym for "tumeric"?

Common synonyms include: condiment, curcuma domestica, curcuma longa, e100, haldi, indian saffron.

Tumeric

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
Nonstandard spelling of turmeric. alt-of, nonstandard
"2009, Curry spice ‘kills cancer cells’, BBC News online, 28 October An extract found in the curry spice tumeric can kill off cancer cells, lab scientists have shown."

Synonyms

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condiment curcuma domestica curcuma longa e100 haldi indian saffron

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"2009, Curry spice ‘kills cancer cells’, BBC News online, 28 October An extract found in the curry spice tumeric can kill off cancer cells, lab scientists have shown."

Etymology

Perhaps influenced by non-rhotic pronunciations of turmeric, via dissimilation.

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