â¢ Turmeric. ( 1 n.) The root or rootstock of the Curcuma longa. ( 2 a.) Of or pertaining to turmeric; resembling, or obtained from, turmeric; specif., designating an acid obtained by the oxidation of turmerol. ( 3 n.) An East Indian plant of the genus Curcuma, of the Ginger family. Turmeric. ( 1 n.) The root or rootstock of the Curcuma longa. ( 2 a.) Of or pertaining to turmeric; resembling, or obtained from, turmeric; specif., designating an acid obtained by the oxidation of turmerol. ( 3 n.) An East Indian plant of the genus Curcuma, of the Ginger family.
The series debuted on January 18, 2010. The premiere episode of American Pickers had 3.1 million viewers, making it the highest rated History channel debut since Ice Road Truckers in 2007. The September 8, 2010, episode Laurel & Hardy garnered Nielsen ratings as high as 5.3 million viewers in the 25â54 age group.
The cast of American Pickers is known for finding treasure inside mountains of garbage. And that's just what's happened here: we've scrounged through the hidden lives of the pickersâas well as some of those from whom they've pickedâand the best bits are presented here for your pleasure.