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.
He owned two bike stores and his love of bikes is still evident when he comes across one on his show, American Pickers. The show is based on Mike and his childhood friend Frank Fritz traveling around the US and looking in old barns, garages, and buildings in search of treasures.n 2011 he released his first book entitled American Pickers Guide to Picking, and a second book is in the works. He recently sold another television idea to CBS, a comedy based on an antiques shop.