Curcuma

/ˈkɜː.kjʊ.mə/

/ˈkɜr.kjʊ.mə/

Translation of "curcuma" into Russian

Noun

/ˈkɜː.kjʊ.mə/

/ˈkɜr.kjʊ.mə/

curcuma

curcumas pl

Curcuma is often used as a spice in cooking.

Куркума часто используется как специя в кулинарии.

Noun

/ˈkɜː.kjʊ.mə/

/ˈkɜr.kjʊ.mə/

The dried rhizome of the turmeric plant, used as a spice and dye.

Curcuma is a key ingredient in many curry powders and gives them their distinctive yellow color.

Adjective

/ˈkɜː.kjʊ.mə/

/ˈkɜr.kjʊ.mə/

Relating to or containing curcuma (turmeric) or its derivatives.

The shop sells curcuma capsules marketed for joint health.

Proper noun

A genus of tropical plants in the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), which includes turmeric and related species.

Curcuma contains several species cultivated for their rhizomes and vibrant inflorescences.