curcuma- root words — words with the curcuma- root

The root curcuma- comes from Arabic kurkum, meaning saffron, turmeric. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including curcuma. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the curcuma- root

Explore words with curcuma- — words containing the curcuma- root and sharing its sense of "saffron, turmeric". Examples include curcuma. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does curcuma- mean?

The curcuma- root means saffron, turmeric, from Arabic kurkum. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.