arnotto

Ar*not"to, n. Defn: Same as Annotto. An*not"to, Ar*not"to, n. Etym: [Perh. the native name.] Defn: A red or yellowish-red dyeing material, prepared from the pulp surrounding the seeds of a tree (Bixa orellana) belonging to the tropical regions of America. It is used for coloring cheese, butter, etc. [Written also Anatto, Anatta, Annatto, Annotta, etc.]

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