tumeric

English

Etymology

Perhaps influenced by non-rhotic pronunciations of turmeric, via dissimilation.

Noun

tumeric

  1. Nonstandard spelling of turmeric.
    • 2009, Curry spice ‘kills cancer cells’, BBC News online, 28 October
      An extract found in the curry spice tumeric can kill off cancer cells, lab scientists have shown.
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