haldi

noun

Meaning

An Indian plant, Curcuma longa, with aromatic rhizomes, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).
The pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food.
A yellow to reddish-brown dye extracted from the turmeric plant.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

mahawar(English)tehri(English)tahli(English)sindhur(English)tahina(English)talwar(English)turk's turban(English)abeer(English)

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Sources

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