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turmeric

куркума

Meaning of turmeric

bright orange root

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EN-UK/ə ˈtɜːmərɪk/
EN-US/ˈtɝmərɪk/
RU[kʊrˈkumə]
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turmeric with Russian translation

turmeric usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

She stirs turmeric into the dressing for a warm colour.

Она добавляет куркуму в заправку для тёплого цвета.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

A little turmeric in the rice gives it a lovely yellow hue.

Немного куркумы в рисе придаёт ему приятный жёлтый оттенок.

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turmeric belongs to the topic "Vegetables". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

turmeric
куркума
butter
chicken
chopped
cooked
frozen
raw

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Основное слово — корень/специя ярко‑оранжевого цвета.
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Основное слово — корень/специя ярко‑оранжевого цвета.

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Turmeric adds a warm, bitter flavor and bright color to many dishes.

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What does turmeric mean?

bright orange root

How do you pronounce turmeric?

turmeric is pronounced as /ə ˈtɜːmərɪk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is turmeric used in a sentence?

She stirs turmeric into the dressing for a warm colour. Translation: Она добавляет куркуму в заправку для тёплого цвета.

Is turmeric part of Vegetables vocabulary?

Yes, turmeric (куркума) can be learned in the Vegetables topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is turmeric part of Food vocabulary?

Yes, turmeric (куркума) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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