Associations to the word «Curcuma»

Wiktionary

CURCUMA, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Zingiberaceae   — about 80 accepted species, including such species as turmeric and Siam tulip.
CURCUMA LONGA, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Zingiberaceae   — turmeric.

Dictionary definition

CURCUMA, noun. Tropical Asiatic perennial herbs.

Wise words

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