annotto Meaning, Definition & Usage

An*not"to, Ar*not"to noun (Also<

• Annotto
• Arnotto

)

Etymology

Perh. the native name.

Definitions

1. 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.