TURMERIC

n. Tu5rm'ear-isk. 1. The genus Curcuma, especially Curcuma lonaa (q. v.) and its rhizome (see Radix CURCUMA). Curcuma-root contains curcumin. a brown pigment, an odorous, very acrid, dark-yellow, volatile oil (t.-oil), and, according to some, an alkaloid forming crystallizable salts. T. is chiefly used in pharmacy as a coloring agent. 2. The Hydrastis can a dens is and Sanguinaria can a dens is, also their roots, [a, 35.] African t. The rhizome of Canna speciosa. [a. 34.] Bengal t. A variety of t. preferred in dyeing for its deep tint, [a, 35.] China t., Chinese t. The most esteemed variety of t., but rarely met with in European or American commerce, [a, 35.] Cochin t. A short, conical rhizome obtained from an undetermined species of Curcuma, grown chiefly at Alwaye. It occurs in slices or segments, and is used in making arrowroot. [o,35.] Indian t. The Hydrastis can a dens is or its root, [o, 35.] Java t. The rhizome of a variety (minor) of Curcuma longa. It occurs in pieces dusted with its own powder, and is not highly esteemed [a, 35.J Madras t. A superior variety of t., occurring in large pieces, [a, 35.] T. E, he; E2, ell; G, go; I, die; I2, in; N, in; N2, tank; [s. 662]