What does "turmeric root" mean?

perennial herb of northeastern United States having a thick knotted yellow rootstock and large rounded leaves

Turmeric root

Common synonyms include: curcuma, golden seal, goldenseal, hydrastis canadensis, turmeric, yellow root.

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Noun

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perennial herb of northeastern United States having a thick knotted yellow rootstock and large rounded leaves wordnet