Curcuma

See also: curcuma and cúrcuma

Translingual

Etymology

From New Latin, from Arabic كُرْكُم (kurkum, turmeric).

Pronunciation

  • English: IPA(key): /ˈkɜːrkjʊmə/

Proper noun

Curcuma f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Zingiberaceae – about 80 accepted species, including such species as turmeric and Siam tulip.

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German

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Noun

Curcuma f (genitive Curcuma, plural Curkumen)

  1. alternative spelling of Kurkuma

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