How do you spell Turmeric?
Correct spelling
turmeric
Remember 'terra merita' - merited earth needs both R's: TUR-MER-ic
Why is turmeric spelled this way?
From Medieval Latin terra merita, merited earth. A golden spice. The first r is often dropped in speech ('tumeric'), causing the misspelling. Both r's are essential: tur-MER-ic.
Common misspellings of turmeric
tumericturmericktermerictumerick
Example
She added a pinch of turmeric to the curry for its anti-inflammatory properties.