Curcumas

/ˈkɜːkjəməz/ noun

Definition

Plural of curcuma; multiple plants from the turmeric genus, or multiple samples of the spice derived from these plants.

Etymology

Simple plural of the genus name 'Curcuma,' following standard English pluralization of Latin scientific names.

Kelly Says

The spice trade fundamentally shaped world history—curcuma/turmeric was so valuable that European explorers risked their lives to reach Asia, and it became as precious as gold for centuries.

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