First Known Use: 1629
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annatto
noun an·nat·to \ə-ˈnä-(ˌ)tō\
Definition of ANNATTO
1
: a yellowish-red dyestuff made from the pulp around the seeds of a tropical American tree (Bixa orellana)
2
: the tree from which annatto is derived; also : its dried seed used to color and flavor food
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Origin of ANNATTO
Carib annoto tree producing annatto
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annatto
noun an·nat·to \ə-ˈnät-(ˌ)ō, -ˈnat-\
Medical Definition of ANNATTO
: a yellowish red dyestuff made from the pulp around the seeds of a tropical tree (Bixa orellana of the family Bixaceae) and used especially for coloring oils, butter, and cheese
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