tumeric/turmeric & donut/doughnut

[Jimmie C Ellis]

The _Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English_ c. 1995 in England, has
only turmeric.  _Webster's Third New International D._, c. 1986 shows
tumeric to be a variant of turmeric.  The _Random House D. of the English
Language_, c. 1967, has only turmeric.
        I believe that this is a misspelling that is becoming acceptable, much
like the word, 'comptroller.'
        My spice shelf holds curry powder, of which, an integral ingredient is
turmeric.  Also in that cupboard is pure turmeric.

Jimmie Ellis