Meaning of the word curcuma in English
What does curcuma mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
curcuma
US /ˈkɜːr.kjʊ.mə/
UK /ˈkɜː.kjʊ.mə/
Noun
a genus of plants in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, native to Southeast Asia, including turmeric (Curcuma longa)
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Many species of Curcuma are cultivated for their ornamental flowers.
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The genus Curcuma includes plants like turmeric and ginger.